Coronavirus vaccinations begin for veterans at Milwaukee VA

VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months. 

First confirmed case of U.K. coronavirus variant found in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom. 

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease. 

More ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine
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As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine ramps up, so, too, are the number of places able to provide it. For select veterans, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is there to help. Certain Meijer stores are also offering registration.

HHS Sec. Alex Azar resigns, condemns Capitol riots

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is condemning the assault on the U.S. Capitol in his formal letter of resignation.

Gov. Evers to extend public health emergency, mask mandate

The existing public health emergency was set to expire the following week. The governor's plan would extend the mandate an additional 60 days.

More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19

The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.

'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.

DHS: 2,269 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 32 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 2,269 on Friday, Jan. 15, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 518,251.

Janesville teachers to receive vaccine ahead of schedule

Wisconsin's Department of Health Services says it's investigating plans by the Janesville school district to vaccinate its teachers and staff next week.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams launched in Wisconsin next week

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) will launch the Mobile Vaccination Program on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

City of Milwaukee moving to Phase 4.2 of its public health order

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) says on Friday, Jan. 15 the city is returning to Phase 4.2 of the public health and safety order.