More ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine
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As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine ramps up, so, too, are the number of places able to provide it. For select veterans, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is there to help. Certain Meijer stores are also offering registration.

Gov. Evers to extend public health emergency, mask mandate

The existing public health emergency was set to expire the following week. The governor's plan would extend the mandate an additional 60 days.

More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19

The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.

'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.

DHS: 2,269 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 32 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 2,269 on Friday, Jan. 15, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 518,251.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams launched in Wisconsin next week

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) will launch the Mobile Vaccination Program on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

City of Milwaukee moving to Phase 4.2 of its public health order

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) says on Friday, Jan. 15 the city is returning to Phase 4.2 of the public health and safety order.

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport

The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.

US intelligence agencies ordered to report what they know about UFOs thanks to latest COVID-19 relief law

When Donald Trump signed the second coronavirus stimulus bill into law in December last year, he set off a countdown requiring U.S. intelligence agencies to report what they know about UFOs and whether or not they pose a threat.

$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.

Biden unveils $1.9T COVID plan, including $1,400 checks

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic.

Wisconsin DHS adds features to COVID-19 vaccine data web page

The DHS has added two new tools to its reporting of COVID-19 vaccine data online, including county-by-county breakdowns.

COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says

A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.

Dr. Pothof explains the new coronavirus variant found in Wisconsin
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We've learned a new variant of the coronavirus, which is spread more easily, has popped up in Wisconsin. UW Health's Chief Quality Officer Dr. Jeff Pothof explains more.

Kemp proposes school supplement money for teachers, employees

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oxygen shortage forces mass COVID patient transfer in Amazon rainforest

Doctors in Manaus, Brazil, a city of 2 million, are choosing which patients to treat and at least one of the city’s cemeteries asks mourners to line up to enter and bury their dead.