DHS: 733 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 18 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 733 Thursday, Feb. 18, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 557,722. 

Officials: 1/2 of Kenosha Co. residents age 65+ have received vaccine

Half of Kenosha County residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Wednesday, Feb. 17, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced.

Gov. Evers signs bill cutting taxes for businesses that took loans

Gov. Evers on Thursday signed into law a bill that cuts taxes by nearly half a billion dollars for Wisconsin businesses that accepted loans to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.

Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine registry to launch on March 1

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Thursday, Feb. 18 that it is launching a new service March 1 that will help connect people with available vaccine.

Thompson wants 75% of fall UW classes in-person

University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced Thursday that he wants 75% of classes to be taught in-person this fall.

Soaring demand for contractors causing delays, backlogs in WI

Over the last year, many of our homes have also become our workplaces, schools and daycares. Those demands have many people looking to change a few things around their houses, like adding a home office. They’ll likely be waiting a while.

Studies show Latinos skeptical about COVID-19 vaccine, distribution
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Studies are showing Latinos are skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccine even though they are among the groups most likely to be hospitalized or die from the disease.

Escepticismo sobre la vacuna en la comunidad latina

Estudios nacionales muestran que los latinos de una variedad de trasfondos se encuentran entre los más escépticos hacia la vacuna covid19, aunque se encuentran entre los grupos con más probabilidad de ser hospitalizados o morir por la enfermedad.

Studies show Latinos skeptical about COVID-19 vaccine, distribution

Studies are showing Latinos are skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccine even though they are among the groups most likely to be hospitalized or die from the disease.

Riverwest business owner encouraged by President Biden's remarks

In his first major visit since taking office, President Joe Biden took questions from some of Milwaukee's own in a town hall Tuesday.

Escepticismo sobre la vacuna en la comunidad latina
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Estudios nacionales muestran que los latinos de una variedad de trasfondos se encuentran entre los m?s esc?pticos hacia la vacuna COVID-19, aunque se encuentran entre los grupos con m?s probabilidad de ser hospitalizados o morir por la enfermedad.

Pfizer says lab test indicates diminished antibody response by its COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa variant

Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.

Clinical trials involving kids, COVID-19 vaccine to begin soon
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COVID-19 vaccine producers announced this week that clinical trials will start for kids. It is a sign of hope for parents.

Clinical trials involving kids, COVID-19 vaccine to begin soon

COVID-19 vaccine producers announced this week that clinical trials will start for kids. It is a sign of hope for parents.

'Very exciting:' Milwaukee nurse questions Biden on vaccine equity

One of the guests at President Joe Biden's town hall at Milwaukee's Pabst Theater was a registered nurse who serves as an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin.