Health departments feel the high demand for COVID-19 vaccine

As Wisconsin prepares to open up vaccine eligibility, thousands are on waiting lists at local health departments.

Milwaukee faces steep vaccine demand with educators soon eligible

The City of Milwaukee said teachers who live or work within city limits will be able to sign up for an appointment at the Wisconsin Center on Monday.

Moderna to reap $18.4B off COVID-19 vaccines in 2021

Massachusetts-based biotech company Moderna on Thursday announced it expects $18.4 billion in product sales in 2021 for its COVID-19 vaccine.

California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains

Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.

New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program unveiled

Gov. Evers announced more than $322 million in funding to help support Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DHS: 840 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 52 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 840 Thursday, Feb. 25, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 562,151.

Wisconsin DHS: Teachers, people 65+ among priority vaccine group

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Thursday, Feb. 25 announced that new groups will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 1.

Health Dept. adjusts COVID-19 testing hours at American Family Field

The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Thursday, Feb. 25 it will adjust the schedule for COVID-19 testing at American Family Field.

How would vaccine makers adapt to COVID-19 variants?

COVID-19 vaccines appear to be working against today’s variants, but companies are making plans to update their shots if needed.

Pfizer researching effects of 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose

Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.

Report: Outdoor activities soared during pandemic

A new report Thursday from the Wisconsin Policy Forum attempts to quantify just how much more state residents were getting out of the house.

Milwaukee hospital awarded stroke center certification
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Partially paralyzed and unresponsive upon arrival, Jeff DeMatthew walked out of the hospital within 48 hours of having a stroke with a new lease on life.

Milwaukee hospital awarded stroke center certification

Partially paralyzed and unresponsive upon arrival, Jeff DeMatthew walked out of the hospital within 48 hours of having a stroke -- with a new lease on life.