Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots

Developers of the Russian coronavirus vaccine announced an agreement with AstraZeneca to test a combination of the British drugmaker's COVID-19 shots and a component of the vaccine created in Moscow.

Wisconsin to receive 1st shipment of Moderna vaccine this week

The Department of Health Services announced Wisconsin is expecting shipments of the Moderna vaccine to begin arriving at hospitals and clinics this week.

Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed

A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.

FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway

The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.

President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.

Mnuchin says $600 coronavirus stimulus checks could arrive next week

American adults who earn less than $75,000 will receive $600, while couples who earn less than $150,000 will receive $1,200 after Congress reached an agreement on a $900B COVID relief deal.

DHS: 1,435 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 8 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,435 on Monday, Dec. 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 458,612.

Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating

Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.

1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died

One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.

CVS Health: COVID-19 vaccines coming to WI long-term care facilities

CVS Health began to administer COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, Dec. 21 at more than 40,000 long-term care facilities across the country. 

Contact 6 test: How much bacteria is on your mask?

Accelerated Clinical Laboratories has a state contract for coronavirus testing and tested Contact 6's mask samples. None tested positive for COVID-19, but they did offer a "wide range of microbes."

How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?

Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.

Group gifts 69 beds to 'kids who don't have them'
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A nonprofit has enough beds to give everyone on their waitlist, roughly 69 kids, a new place to sleep this holiday season.

People over 75, essential workers next in line for vaccine

An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.

People over 75, essential workers next in line for vaccine
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An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for coronavirus shots.

Kenosha/Racine group gifts 69 beds to 'kids who don't have them'

A Kenosha/Racine nonprofit has enough beds to give everyone on their waitlist, roughly 69 kids, a new place to sleep this holiday season.

LaFleur helps Milwaukee family dealing with 3 emergencies in a year

Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur's "10 Days of Hope" campaign is aimed at raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and care.