Moscow opens dozens of COVID-19 vaccination centers

Russia boasted that Sputnik V was the world’s “first registered COVID-19 vaccine” after the government gave it regulatory approval in early August.

States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll

The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.

Disease specialists urge confidence in COVID-19 vaccine process

Large segments of the population are already reporting skepticism about getting the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?

If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.

‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera

Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.

Gov. Evers requests COVID-19 vaccine priority distribution

Initial estimates indicate that Wisconsin will receive 50,000 vaccine shots in the first week once a vaccine is approved.

Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence

Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.

Lake Geneva company part of COVID-19 vaccine rollout effort

Primex, a Lake Geneva-based manufacturer, announced it is part of the massive effort underway to help protect COVID-19 vaccines as they roll out.

COVID-19 vaccine prospects near; distribution plans ramp up

If approved, hundreds of millions of doses will already be available. State and local leaders must now determine who will be eligible to receive the first doses.

Britain approves vaccine and will begin shots within days

British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.

1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

Officials urge COVID-19 testing as Wisconsin awaits vaccine

The call for testing comes as Wisconsin sits less than 10,000 COVID-19 cases from hitting another alarming milestone.

Medical College joins research effort on new COVID-19 treatments

The Medical College of Wisconsin is now involved in a clinical trial to study the most effective treatments for COVID-19 patients recovering at home.

Vaccine researcher with WI ties: Moderna, Pfizer news 'exciting'

The news from Moderna and Pfizer has excited Dr. Deborah Fuller as she and her team have finalized their own MRNA vaccine which is in the early steps to start clinical trials.

Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots

Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.

First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th

A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.