DHS: 727 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 5 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 727 Wednesday, April 7, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 581,797.

UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says

As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.

EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots

“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.

156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.

'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine

Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.

'Often overlooked:' Expanding vaccine opportunities for vets, homeless

The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers.

All vets, spouses, caregivers can get COVID vaccine at Milwaukee VA
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The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, regardless of enrollment status, as well as spouses and caregivers.

Vice President Kamala Harris says vaccinated workers can be 'role models' for friends, family

Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.

UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns

Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.

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

Meet the people behind the masks at vaccine site in Milwaukee
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For nearly a month, people from all across the country and federal government were mobilized to Milwaukee to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines.

Milwaukee County virus cases rising; UK variant, kids of concern

Milwaukee County's latest COVID-19 case count shows an average of 117 new infections per day -- nearly a 100% increase over the past three weeks.

Elmbrook School District emphasizes off-site health care access

Elmbrook's Family Wellness Center is a fully functioning clinic that provides primary and preventative care -- and most importantly rapid COVID-19 testing.

Milwaukee County virus cases rising; UK variant, kids of concern
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Milwaukee County's latest COVID-19 case count shows an average of 117 new infections per day -- nearly a 100% increase over the past three weeks.

Meet the people behind the masks at vaccine site in Milwaukee

For nearly a month, people from all across the country and federal government were mobilized to Milwaukee to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines.

Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine

A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.

Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says

“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”

DHS: 886 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 8 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 886 Tuesday, April 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 581,070.