WI residents 16+ now eligible for COVID vaccine, more sites available
On Monday, April 5, all Wisconsin residents 16 years and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Brewers, city officials team up, make pitch to #CrushCOVIDMilwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers and City of Milwaukee officials announced on Monday, April 5 they are teaming up to crush the COVID-19 pandemic.
DHS: 307 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1 new death
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 307 Monday, April 5, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 580,184.
WI National Guard: Vaccines available to military dependents, retirees
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for all military service members and military civilians, dependents, contractors, and military retirees through the Wisconsin National Guard.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
COVID-19 vaccine pop-up serves shots at south side cigar bar
Normally it's a spot for a smoke and spirits, but shots were served in a different fashion at Shaker's Cigar Bar Saturday morning.
HealthyMKE.com gets upgrade before eligibility opens to 16+ Monday
Healthymke.com is getting a major upgrade ahead of expanded vaccine eligibility on Monday.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
DHS: 875 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 8 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 875 Friday, April 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 578,587.
8-year-old mistakenly vaccinated at COVID-19 vaccine site in Dallas County
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
WI DHS offers updated guidance for spring and summer activities
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updated its Staying Safe in Your Community webpage to include recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
COVID vaccine: More than just a shot for those afraid of needles
Vaccine eligibility expands in Wisconsin soon. That also means a wider range of people who may have a fear of needles -- known as trypanophobia.
Officials: COVID-19 cases rising among kids in Milwaukee County
While it's difficult to pinpoint the cause, one health official said the return of school spring springs and spring break may be playing a role.
DHS: 517 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 517 Thursday, April 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 577,712.
DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.