Johns Hopkins medical experts say to remain vigilant during pandemic
As millions of Americans roll up their sleeves to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, medical professionals from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health say millions more still need to be vaccinated.
Northwestern Mutual Foundation to launch mobile vaccination sites
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced it will launch mobile vaccination sites for residents in the Amani and Metcalfe Park neighborhoods.
DHS: 537 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 2 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 537 Thursday, March 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 574,436.
Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12
Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
AstraZeneca confirms strong COVID-19 vaccine protection in revised data after US rift
AstraZeneca said it had analyzed more data from that study and concluded the vaccine is 76% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, instead of the 79% it had reported earlier in the week.
Wisconsin sees sharp drop in nursing home COVID-19 cases
As of this week, 100% of Wisconsin's 353 nursing homes have completed their first two COVID-19 vaccination clinics through a federal program.
Magic Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo get vaccinated at USC, encourage others to do so
Los Angeles icons Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo received their COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday during a live event at USC.
Expecting return, COVID-19 vaccine doses held for MPS staff
The health department set aside 1,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, figuring MPS may pivot back to in-person learning.
Can your boss mandate you get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can your boss mandate you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Wisconsin business owners are figuring out their policies as the state prepares to open eligibility to all on May 1.
Facebook group connects Wisconsinites to COVID-19 vaccines
The group -- Milwaukee & Wisconsin Area Vaccine Hunters and Angels -- has ballooned to more than 9,400 members with hundreds of posts per day.
DHS: 776 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 10 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 776 Wednesday, March 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 573,899.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Wisconsin GOP leaders praise state's COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called on the state's business community to “step up” and return workers to offices around the Fourth of July.
Milwaukee County community vaccination efforts show promise
The goal of community clinics is to improve racial disparities among those receiving the vaccine as more confirmed cases of COVID-19 emerge as well.
Health center hosts vaccine clinic for Natives, '1st in fatality rates'
More Native Americans are getting vaccinated in Wisconsin than ever before.
Wisconsin DHS redesigns COVID-19 vaccine summary webpage
The Wisconsin DHS plans to update allocation and provider data every Tuesday and administration data daily by 2 p.m.
City of Mequon to host 12 COVID-19 vaccination clinics beginning March 31
Beginning March 31, Midland Health, a local vaccination company, will be holding a dozen COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Mequon City Hall
US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial
Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.
Up to 600 per day from 10 ZIP codes to receive COVID vaccine
Walk-in clinics opened Monday morning at North and South Division High School, where people from those select ZIP codes along with anyone else who lives in the county and is eligible can show up and get in line to receive a shot -- no appointment or proof of eligibility necessary.
DHS: 338 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, no new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 338 Monday, March 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 572,770.