WI sees improved COVID-19 vaccine rollout, 1st community-based clinics
The DHS announced a new partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, which will help expand vaccine accessibility by operating community-based vaccination clinics.
The DHS announced a new partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, which will help expand vaccine accessibility by operating community-based vaccination clinics.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
Security guard punched for reminding man to wear mask in Kenosha
A Paddock Lake man is facing charges after he was accused of punching a security guard who reminded him to wear a mask at a Kenosha grocery store.
A Paddock Lake man is facing charges after he was accused of punching a security guard who reminded him to wear a mask at a Kenosha grocery store.
DHS: 543 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 1 new death
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 543 Monday, Feb. 8, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 550,369.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 543 Monday, Feb. 8, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 550,369.
Vaccine drive gains speed, but maskless fans fuel worries
The drive to vaccinate Americans against the coronavirus is gaining speed and newly recorded cases have fallen to their lowest level in three months, but authorities worry that raucous Super Bowl celebrations could fuel new outbreaks.
The drive to vaccinate Americans against the coronavirus is gaining speed and newly recorded cases have fallen to their lowest level in three months, but authorities worry that raucous Super Bowl celebrations could fuel new outbreaks.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
UW Health launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard
UW Health announced Monday, Feb. 8 a new online tool to track the health system’s current vaccination progress.
UW Health announced Monday, Feb. 8 a new online tool to track the health system’s current vaccination progress.
WI insurance commissioner, DATCP warn of COVID vaccine scams
State officials are warning consumers of scams related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
State officials are warning consumers of scams related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Evers says legalized marijuana would net $165M in 2023
Some lawmakers say Wisconsin has been losing money on this because Wisconsinites are going to states that have legalized marijuana.
Some lawmakers say Wisconsin has been losing money on this because Wisconsinites are going to states that have legalized marijuana.
Know a 'Grand Slam Teacher?' Brewers want to hear about them
With frontline workers invited to the Super Bowl, the Milwaukee Brewers are also getting in on the action, with plans to highlight teachers who go above and beyond when it comes to helping students learn during the coronavirus pandemic.
With frontline workers invited to the Super Bowl, the Milwaukee Brewers are also getting in on the action, with plans to highlight teachers who go above and beyond when it comes to helping students learn during the coronavirus pandemic.
South Africa suspends AstraZeneca vaccine drive: 'More work' needed
South Africa has suspended plans to inoculate its front-line health care workers with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after a small clinical trial suggested that it isn't effective in preventing mild to moderate illness from the variant dominant in the country.
South Africa has suspended plans to inoculate its front-line health care workers with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after a small clinical trial suggested that it isn't effective in preventing mild to moderate illness from the variant dominant in the country.
DHS: 671 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 2 new deaths
State health officials reported 671 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, Feb. 7 and two new deaths.
State health officials reported 671 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, Feb. 7 and two new deaths.
Governor Evers proposes legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers announced Sunday his 2021-23 biennial budget proposes regulating and taxing marijuana much like Wisconsin regulates and taxes alcohol.
Gov. Tony Evers announced Sunday his 2021-23 biennial budget proposes regulating and taxing marijuana much like Wisconsin regulates and taxes alcohol.
'Get vaccinated': Patriots send message with new decal on team plane
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countries are requiring incoming travelers to show a recent negative test.
In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countries are requiring incoming travelers to show a recent negative test.
Packers award $100K in grants to Milwaukee County nonprofits
In total, the Packers awarded grants to 10 organizations in Milwaukee and Brown counties, each receiving $25,0000, for a total of $250,000 dispersed.
In total, the Packers awarded grants to 10 organizations in Milwaukee and Brown counties, each receiving $25,0000, for a total of $250,000 dispersed.
Biden says $15 minimum wage likely won't 'survive' in COVID relief package, looks to stand-alone bill
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."