Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces equity questions

Many smaller pharmacies have only received 15 doses over the past two months, but the minimal allocation highlights more than the state's need for more doses. It highlights a trend seen since the pandemic began: Communities of color are being disproportionally affected.

Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants

Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.

DHS: 1,239 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 11 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,239 Thursday, Feb. 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 553,110. 

WI pharmacies receiving COVID-19 vaccine under federal program

Nearly 200 Walgreens pharmacies across Wisconsin are expecting to receive coronavirus vaccines directly from the federal government starting this week.

Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.

Wauwatosa Health Department gives 1,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Wauwatosa Health Department hit a significant milestone this week: it has administered 1000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Open Record: A shot in the arm

What it means for residents as Wisconsin's vaccination numbers continue to improve.

Milwaukee holds virtual town hall to clear COVID-19 confusion

To clear confusion and calm fear around the COVID-19 vaccine, the Milwaukee Health Department hosted a virtual town hall on Wednesday night, Feb. 10 to "Crush COVID-19."

Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday

More than 1,000 pharmacies in 22 states will be receiving doses of the vaccine this week, although there is a particular "emphasis on locations that reach customers in underserved communities with limited access to health care," Walmart said on Wednesday.

Janesville college to be state's 1st community-based vaccination clinic

Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will be the site of the state's first community-based vaccination clinic.

Poll: 1 in 3 definitely won't or probably won't get COVID vaccine

The poll found that while 67% of Americans plan to get vaccinated or have already done so, 15% are certain they won't and 17% say probably not.

DHS: 821 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 35 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 821 Wednesday, Feb. 10, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 551,871. 

COVID-19 vaccination options expand in SE Wisconsin

Within the next couple of weeks, Kenosha Community Health hopes to open its drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic.