Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 330, deaths top 7K in pandemic for state
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 330 on Wednesday, May 26, for a total of 609,289, state health officials reported.
Can businesses ask proof of COVID-19 vaccination? Experts explain HIPAA
As the national COVID-19 vaccination drive continues and workplaces navigate reopenings, some question whether businesses and employers can request proof of vaccination given patient privacy laws, like HIPAA.
Wisconsin Center vaccine site closes Friday
The Milwaukee health commissioner said 265 community clinics are scheduled through the rest of the summer, including with the Milwaukee Brewers this week.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 376, deaths up 8: State officials
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 376 on Tuesday, May 25, for a total of 608,959, state health officials reported.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery: Nearly 2.8 million vaccinated residents sign up for a chance to win $1M
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
United offering rewards members chance to win free flights for a year with COVID-19 vaccine card
United Airlines will be offering new and old MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year with proof of a valid COVID-19 vaccine card.
Heart problems reported after vaccine
There are new reports of young people developing heart problems shortly after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Federal health officials are launching an investigation into a possible link between the two.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 151, deaths up 1: State officials
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 151 on Monday, May 24, for a total of 608,583, state health officials reported.
Beloit College require vaccines fall 2021
Beloit College announced Monday, May 25 they will require all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated before the start of the 2021-22 academic year.
Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
New face-mask rules put grocery workers back at center of debate
Supermarket workers are back in the middle of a national conversation about face masks.
Las Vegas strip club offers vaccine clinic
A Las Vegas dancer who received her coronavirus vaccine at her strip club while wearing a French maid-inspired costume on Friday joked the experience was the "most Las Vegas" thing she had ever seen.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 147, no new deaths: State officials
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 147 on Sunday, May 23, for a total of 608,432, state health officials reported.
Children's Wisconsin COVID vaccine clinics available
Twelve percent of Wisconsin children ages 12 to 15 have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine – roughly 35,000 kids just one week since the CDC said the Pfizer shot was safe for the age group.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 406, deaths up 8: DHS
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 406 Friday, May 21, for a total of 607,992, state health officials reported.