Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16

Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 639, deaths up 13: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 600,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,800 deaths to date.

COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress

Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.

National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession

May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.

News of COVID cases at mask-optional Cedar Grove school
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News of two positive cases of COVID-19 at Cedar Grove Middle School came a day after the district went mask-optional.

COVID cases at Cedar Grove school with masks optional

News of two positive cases of COVID-19 at Cedar Grove Middle School came a day after the district went mask-optional. 

WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.

‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers

Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.

COVID vaccine eligibility for kids may soon expand: DHS

Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccination has leveled off, but a change to the age group eligible for shots may soon change -- pending FDA authoritzation.

More Wisconsin kids may soon be eligible for COVID shot
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More than 2 million people have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, but the state is hitting a plateau in its vaccination rate. A looming decision could soon help provide a bump in shots.

MPS Teacher of the Year goes above and beyond during COVID

Going above and beyond in the midst of a pandemic, this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week is extra special. 

Bayside mom, baby healthy after pregnancy complication

Mother's Day is Sunday, and there's one local mom who wasn't sure she'd see it due to a serious pregnancy complication, but mom and baby reunited with their life-savers.

UW Health expert answers COVID-19 vaccine questions
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Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccine developments.

Star Wars LEGO builds help vet with PTSD

May 4 is the unofficial Star Wars holiday, as in may the fourth be with you. One veteran says his life was saved in no small part because of Star Wars.

Employers, vaccinators matched through Wisconsin clinic program

The Wisconsin DHS is working to connect employers and community organizations with COVID-19 vaccine providers for on-site vaccinations.

Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4

President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 721, deaths up 11: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 600,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,800 deaths to date.