WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure

The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week

The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.

Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know

President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.

Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 1,301; deaths up 54

More than 535,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in more than 5,700 deaths, have now been reported by the Wisconsin DHS.

UW Health offers perspective on 1 year of treating COVID-19 cases

A year ago this week, on January 30, 2020, UW Health saw a patient in the University Hospital’s emergency department who exhibited symptoms of a new virus.

Winter storm shuts down Wisconsin Center vaccination operation

The Wisconsin Center COVID-19 vaccination operation will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 26 because of the weather. 

Ascension Wisconsin launches COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 65+

Ascension Wisconsin launched its clinic for 65+and there's a strong sense of relief from a few of the first 100 patients to get their vaccine.

Ascension Wisconsin launches COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 65 and up
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Ascension Wisconsin launched its clinic and there's a strong sense of relief from a few of the first 100 patients to get their vaccine.

First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota

A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.  

South Dakota bill would ban abortions based on Down syndrome

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has introduced a bill that would ban abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.

Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees

Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.

Jockey, Sleep In Heavenly Peace team up to build beds for kids in need
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A nice warm bed is one thing many of us take for granted, but for many kids throughout the area, it's something they just don't have. That's why Jockey and Sleep In Heavenly Peace are teaming up to build beds for kids in need.

Some communities do not have COVID vaccine supply to meet demand

Wisconsinites 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but the supply is not keeping up with demand.

UW Health method helps prioritize who gets COVID-19 vaccine next

We are getting a look at a new method some are using to help prioritize who may be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine next.

Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine

President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy. 

California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say

An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.

Wisconsin doctors back mask mandate as Legislature eyes repeal

The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.