EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
DHS: 318 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 15 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 318 Wednesday, March 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,730.
Gov. Evers tours COVID-19 vaccination site at Lambeau Field
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 17 toured the new COVID-19 community vaccination site at Lambeau Field.
'I'm not throwing away my shot': Doctors use 'Hamilton' inspiration to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Milwaukee County ZIP code program highlights vaccine equity efforts
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
UWM COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens; community-focused efforts expand
Milwaukee city and county leaders have announced expanded efforts to get more people vaccinated, including mobile clinics and home visits.
US travel on the rise as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn pandemic isn’t over
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
Assembly approves bill allowing dentists to give COVID-19 vaccine
The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday, March 16 approved a bill to allow dentists to give the flu and COVID-19 shots.
Milwaukee VA opens COVID-19 vaccinations to all enrolled veterans
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age, it was announced Tuesday, March 16.
COVID-19 vaccine: What do you want to know? Experts to answer questions
FOX6 is teaming up with UW Health to get you the answers you need about the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, March 16.
DHS: 480 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 480 Tuesday, March 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,412.
Detroit officials: Nurse caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from TCF Center
Detroit officials said a nurse was caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from the TCF Center after another employee reported her.
Vaccine eligibility for next phase moved a week earlier
People age 16 and up with certain pre=existing conditions in Wisconsin will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting March 22.
EU medicines regulator says 'no indication' AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are cause of reported blood clots
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
Moderna begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens to public at UWM Tuesday, March 16
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will open on Tuesday, March 16 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to eligible community members.
Sweden is latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Cedarburg pharmacy expects vaccine shipment; has open slots
On the same day Ye Olde Pharmacy in Cedarburg got the green light from the state to receive shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine, they were told there were no more doses to send. About six weeks later, those shots are on the way, but the pharmacy is facing another dilemma.
Waukesha Co. Expo Center shifts gears to meet COVID-19 vaccine demand
COVID-19 testing is scaling back at the Waukesha County Expo Center to meet vaccine demand.