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.
Nearly 200 Walgreens pharmacies across Wisconsin are expecting to receive coronavirus vaccines directly from the federal government starting this week.
Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
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."
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.
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.
Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
Ashes sprinkled as Lent begins in effort to mitigate COVID concerns
As the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, there will be changes due to the coronavirus pandemic -- namely the sprinkling of ashes.
As the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, there will be changes due to the coronavirus pandemic -- namely the sprinkling of ashes.
Struggling travel industry gets boost as vaccines roll out
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
Struggling travel industry gets boost as vaccines roll out
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
The travel industry has continued to struggle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But some advisors believe better days for the industry are on the horizon.
Wisconsin GOP shifts federal aid to in-person schools
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to shift federal aid to schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to shift federal aid to schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramping up in Waukesha County
Wednesday was the first day Waukesha County was independently operating the clinic. They planned to administer 1,000 doses -- the county's supply for the entire week -- in just one day.
Wednesday was the first day Waukesha County was independently operating the clinic. They planned to administer 1,000 doses -- the county's supply for the entire week -- in just one day.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramping up in Waukesha County
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are being ramped up in Waukesha County.
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are being ramped up in Waukesha County.
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.
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.
Who's eligible for 3rd stimulus check under latest COVID relief proposal?
Under the draft legislation introduced Monday, most Americans who qualified for the first two payments the government distributed in 2020 and at the beginning of 2021 would receive the $1,400 check.
Under the draft legislation introduced Monday, most Americans who qualified for the first two payments the government distributed in 2020 and at the beginning of 2021 would receive the $1,400 check.
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.
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.
Wisconsin GOP to reward in-person schooling
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to use federal aid to incentivize schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to use federal aid to incentivize schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Blackhawk Technical College will be the site of the state's first 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.
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.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day
It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.
It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.