Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week
The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.
The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.
Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 1,301; deaths up 54
More than 535,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in more than 5,700 deaths, have now been reported by the Wisconsin DHS.
More than 535,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in more than 5,700 deaths, have now been reported by the Wisconsin DHS.
UW Health offers perspective on 1 year of treating COVID-19 cases
A year ago this week, on January 30, 2020, UW Health saw a patient in the University Hospital’s emergency department who exhibited symptoms of a new virus.
A year ago this week, on January 30, 2020, UW Health saw a patient in the University Hospital’s emergency department who exhibited symptoms of a new virus.
Negative COVID-19 test now required for all international flights to US — here’s what you need to know
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Ascension Wisconsin launches COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 65+
Ascension Wisconsin launched its clinic for 65+and there's a strong sense of relief from a few of the first 100 patients to get their vaccine.
Ascension Wisconsin launched its clinic for 65+and there's a strong sense of relief from a few of the first 100 patients to get their vaccine.
Ascension Wisconsin launches COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 65 and up
Ascension Wisconsin launched its clinic and there's a strong sense of relief from a few of the first 100 patients to get their vaccine.
Ascension Wisconsin launched its clinic and there's a strong sense of relief from a few of the first 100 patients to get their vaccine.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Jockey, Sleep In Heavenly Peace team up to build beds for kids in need
A nice warm bed is one thing many of us take for granted, but for many kids throughout the area, it's something they just don't have. That's why Jockey and Sleep In Heavenly Peace are teaming up to build beds for kids in need.
A nice warm bed is one thing many of us take for granted, but for many kids throughout the area, it's something they just don't have. That's why Jockey and Sleep In Heavenly Peace are teaming up to build beds for kids in need.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
Some communities do not have COVID vaccine supply to meet demand
Wisconsinites 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but the supply is not keeping up with demand.
Wisconsinites 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but the supply is not keeping up with demand.
UW Health method helps prioritize who gets COVID-19 vaccine next
We are getting a look at a new method some are using to help prioritize who may be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine next.
We are getting a look at a new method some are using to help prioritize who may be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine next.
Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
Wisconsin doctors back mask mandate as Legislature eyes repeal
The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
DHS: 946 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 8 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 946 Monday, Jan. 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 946 Monday, Jan. 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
COVID-19 surge testing to continue at some UW campuses
The extension of the community tests begins today at UW-Oshkosh and will launch at other sites in the coming days.
The extension of the community tests begins today at UW-Oshkosh and will launch at other sites in the coming days.
Waukesha County coordinates COVID-19 vaccinations of residents 65+
Waukesha County Public Health announced on Monday, Jan. 25 that it is coordinating vaccination of adults 65 and older.
Waukesha County Public Health announced on Monday, Jan. 25 that it is coordinating vaccination of adults 65 and older.
Roundy’s hiring 65 pharmacy techs to help support pharmacy operations
Roundy's Supermarkets is hiring up to 65 pharmacy techs for their Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores to administer the coronavirus vaccine.
Roundy's Supermarkets is hiring up to 65 pharmacy techs for their Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores to administer the coronavirus vaccine.