FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US

Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.

Wisconsin's 1st community COVID-19 vaccination site opens

The clinic hopes to eventually administer 1,000 shots per day once vaccine supply increases. The state has said it may open as many as 10 of the community-based sites.

After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?

While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.

DHS: 624 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 38 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 624 Tuesday, Feb. 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 556,332.

Families of people with disabilities eagerly await COVID-19 vaccine

The pandemic is taking a toll on people with disabilities in Wisconsin. In a matter of weeks, many should become eligible for vaccination.

WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN

The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.

American Indians have greatest COVID-19 death rate in Wisconsin

The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare long-standing inequalities when it comes to health outcomes, particularly devastating among communities of color, including native communities.

Concordia student will give vaccine at 1st community-based clinic

When Wisconsin's first community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at Blackhawk Technical College, a Concordia University student will be part of the team putting shots into arms.

Oxford University to begin testing vaccine in children

The trial announced Saturday seeks to recruit 300 volunteers between the ages of 6 and 17, with up to 240 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the remainder a control meningitis vaccine.

Gov. Evers receives coronavirus vaccine: 'It feels good'

Gov. Tony Evers joined the growing ranks of Wisconsin residents and governors across the country who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus, receiving his first shot Friday at a clinic not far from the state Capitol.

Restaurants see more foot traffic as COVID-19 vaccinations climb

This weekend is Valentine's Day, a time to show some love and restaurants are hoping people share the love with them. 

Walgreens now administering COVID-19 vaccine at its pharmacies

Beginning Friday, Feb. 12, Walgreens pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine inside stores for Wisconsin residents who are eligible.

Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021

Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.

DHS: 938 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 11 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 938 Friday, Feb. 12, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 554,048. 

Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Feb. 12

Around 17,800 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine have been allocated for Wisconsin Walgreens stores starting Friday, Feb. 12 by appointment only.

Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans

President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.

Vaccinated? You need not quarantine if exposed to COVID-19+ person

The CDC announced this week that those who have been vaccinated from COVID-19 do not need to quarantine if exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive.