Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US

Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.

Wisconsin's 1st community COVID-19 vaccination site opens

The clinic hopes to eventually administer 1,000 shots per day once vaccine supply increases. The state has said it may open as many as 10 of the community-based sites.

UK variant of COVID-19 detected in Milwaukee in late January
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The United Kingdom variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Milwaukee. City and county officials mentioned Tuesday, Feb. 16 that the variant -- B.1.1.7 -- was found at a south side testing site on Jan. 28. 

UW Health expert discusses pandemic developments
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Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday, Feb. 16 to discuss the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Wisconsin.

After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?

While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.

DHS: 624 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 38 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 624 Tuesday, Feb. 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 556,332.

Bucks to allow limited number of fans into Fiserv Forum for upcoming games
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The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday, Feb. 16 that the team will begin to allow a limited number of fans into their home games at Fiserv Forum, beginning Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors.

South African COVID-19 variant found in NYC hospital patient

A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.

Families of people with disabilities eagerly await COVID-19 vaccine

The pandemic is taking a toll on people with disabilities in Wisconsin. In a matter of weeks, many should become eligible for vaccination.

Families of people with disabilities eagerly await COVID-19 vaccine
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The pandemic is taking a toll on people with disabilities in Wisconsin. In a matter of weeks, many should become eligible for vaccination.

3 sailors have COVID on US ship that saw outbreak last year

Three sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for COVID-19, the Navy said Monday, less than a year after a massive outbreak on the ship sidelined it in Guam for nearly two months.

WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN

The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.

Dr. Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for 'defending science'

Dr. Anthony Fauci has won the $1 million Dan David Prize for “defending science” and advocating for vaccines now being administered worldwide to fight the coronavirus pandemic.