Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older

Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.

Kenosha COVID-19 vaccine clinic moving, capacity to increase

Kenosha County Public Health is moving COVID-19 vaccine clinics from the Job Center to a larger venue beginning Wednesday, March 10.

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

Federal COVID-19 relief money could be flowing to every town in WI

The House is on the cusp of sending the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill to President Biden. Wisconsin is slated to receive $5.7 billion.

2 new COVID-19 vaccination sites open in Milwaukee for educators

Beginning Tuesday, March 9, Milwaukee Public Schools employees will be able to get vaccinated at North Division High School. 

South Shore community COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens

A first-of-its-kind clinic, operated by community health departments in Milwaukee County's South Shore communities, opened Tuesday, March 9.

CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.

MATC sees 23% increase in applications in health care program amid COVID-19
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Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Healthcare Pathway program allows students to gain experience working in hospitals, clinics, rehab centers and more.

MATC sees 23% increase in applications in health care program amid COVID

Every day, we see how vital essential workers are, and the need for more of them in the workforce. Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Healthcare Pathway program allows students to gain experience working in hospitals, clinics, rehab centers and more.

UW Health expert shared COVID-19 vaccine update
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Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday, March 9 to discuss the latest developments pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine.

South Shore community COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens
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A first-of-its-kind clinic, operated by community health departments in Milwaukee County's South Shore communities, opened Tuesday, March 9.

DHS: 463 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 29 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 463 Tuesday, March 9, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 567,334.

UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says

The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.

Partnership expands access to COVID-19 vaccine on Milwaukee's south side

Ascension Wisconsin and Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers are working together to expand access to COVID-19 vaccinations on Milwaukee's south side.

Smithsonian obtains vial from 1st US COVID-19 vaccine dose

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has acquired the vial that contained the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the United States.