AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Winter weather throws wrench in COVID-19 vaccination schedules
The bitter cold is making it tough for some Wisconsinites to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment, but, despite the weather, those doses need to be distributed.
Vaccinated or not: Doctors warn against Super Bowl watch parties
Health experts are reminding those who've been vaccinated that they still need to take the same precautions as they did prior.
Student nurses earn tuition credit giving COVID-19 vaccine
After tuition incentives were given to UW nursing and pharmacy students who aided in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, more money is being offered to those who help people score a shot at immunity.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
Milwaukee's vaccine hotline sees 3K+ calls; city leaders urge patience
City leaders are asking for patience when booking appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine with an overwhelming amount of people trying to get a shot.
Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
UW-Madison expert debunks COVID-19 vaccine myths
Professor Ajay Sethi with the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health wants to clear up some misconceptions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida police search for car stolen while carrying vaccine
Florida police are investigating the theft of a car that was carrying $10,000 worth of COVID-19 vaccine.
DHS: 1,518 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 41 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,518 Thursday, Feb. 4, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 546,955.
High-risk patients face COVID-19 vaccine questions
UW Health experts say it's crucial for high-risk groups to talk closely with a health care provider, sharing important information about vaccinations.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
Milwaukee residents 65+ can book appointment to get COVID-19 vaccine
City of Milwaukee residents 65 and older can now book an appointment to get their COVID-19 vaccine through the Milwaukee Health Department.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
GSK, CureVac to make vaccines aimed at new COVID-19 variants
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline will work with a German biopharmaceutical company to develop new vaccines targeting emerging variants of COVID-19.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Milwaukee vaccine website for city residents goes live Wednesday
The City of Milwaukee is trying to make it easier to sign up to get your COVID-19 vaccine.