Officials: 1/2 of Kenosha Co. residents age 65+ have received vaccine
Half of Kenosha County residents age 65 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Wednesday, Feb. 17, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced.
Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine registry to launch on March 1
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Thursday, Feb. 18 that it is launching a new service March 1 that will help connect people with available vaccine.
Pa. Health Department: Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine misused as first doses
Health officials called it a "structural issue" that began in early January, but was not addressed until it compounded week-over-week.
Escepticismo sobre la vacuna en la comunidad latina
Estudios nacionales muestran que los latinos de una variedad de trasfondos se encuentran entre los más escépticos hacia la vacuna covid19, aunque se encuentran entre los grupos con más probabilidad de ser hospitalizados o morir por la enfermedad.
Studies show Latinos skeptical about COVID-19 vaccine, distribution
Studies are showing Latinos are skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccine even though they are among the groups most likely to be hospitalized or die from the disease.
Pfizer says lab test indicates diminished antibody response by its COVID-19 vaccine to South Africa variant
Despite the results of the in vitro lab test, the company said that there is still no clinical evidence from human trials that the South African mutation reduces the overall protection of the vaccine.
Severe winter storms will cause ‘widespread delays’ in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, CDC says
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
Clinical trials involving kids, COVID-19 vaccine to begin soon
COVID-19 vaccine producers announced this week that clinical trials will start for kids. It is a sign of hope for parents.
'Very exciting:' Milwaukee nurse questions Biden on vaccine equity
One of the guests at President Joe Biden's town hall at Milwaukee's Pabst Theater was a registered nurse who serves as an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
DHS: 657 new positive cases of COVID-19; 1M+ doses of vaccine administered
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 657 Wednesday, Feb. 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 556,989.
Vaccine shortage prompts Washington Ozaukee county to change process
The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department has removed the public COVID-19 vaccination registration link due to vaccine shortages.
FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Wisconsin's 1st community COVID-19 vaccination site opens
The clinic hopes to eventually administer 1,000 shots per day once vaccine supply increases. The state has said it may open as many as 10 of the community-based sites.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
DHS: 624 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 38 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 624 Tuesday, Feb. 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 556,332.
Families of people with disabilities eagerly await COVID-19 vaccine
The pandemic is taking a toll on people with disabilities in Wisconsin. In a matter of weeks, many should become eligible for vaccination.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
American Indians have greatest COVID-19 death rate in Wisconsin
The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare long-standing inequalities when it comes to health outcomes, particularly devastating among communities of color, including native communities.
Concordia student will give vaccine at 1st community-based clinic
When Wisconsin's first community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens at Blackhawk Technical College, a Concordia University student will be part of the team putting shots into arms.