Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans

President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.

Vaccinated? You need not quarantine if exposed to COVID-19+ person

The CDC announced this week that those who have been vaccinated from COVID-19 do not need to quarantine if exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive.

Badger Seal: CDC cites UW creation as alternative to 2 masks

The CDC cited University of Wisconsin research and creation as an alternative to wearing two masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces equity questions

Many smaller pharmacies have only received 15 doses over the past two months, but the minimal allocation highlights more than the state's need for more doses. It highlights a trend seen since the pandemic began: Communities of color are being disproportionally affected.

White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings

The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.

Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants

Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.

CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask

According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.

DHS: 1,239 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 11 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,239 Thursday, Feb. 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 553,110. 

California edges past New York with highest coronavirus death toll

California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer

A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.

WI pharmacies receiving COVID-19 vaccine under federal program

Nearly 200 Walgreens pharmacies across Wisconsin are expecting to receive coronavirus vaccines directly from the federal government starting this week.

Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.

Wauwatosa Health Department gives 1,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Wauwatosa Health Department hit a significant milestone this week: it has administered 1000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Open Record: A shot in the arm

What it means for residents as Wisconsin's vaccination numbers continue to improve.

Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say

Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.

Milwaukee holds virtual town hall to clear COVID-19 confusion
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To clear confusion and calm fear around the vaccine, the Milwaukee Health Department hosted a virtual town hall to crush the coronavirus.

Milwaukee holds virtual town hall to clear COVID-19 confusion

To clear confusion and calm fear around the COVID-19 vaccine, the Milwaukee Health Department hosted a virtual town hall on Wednesday night, Feb. 10 to "Crush COVID-19."

Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday

More than 1,000 pharmacies in 22 states will be receiving doses of the vaccine this week, although there is a particular "emphasis on locations that reach customers in underserved communities with limited access to health care," Walmart said on Wednesday.