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FEMA requests help from Pentagon to administer COVID vaccine: DoD

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.

January 28, 2021 5:33pm CST

DHS: 1,802 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 24 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,802 Thursday, Jan. 28, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 538,348.

January 28, 2021 1:55pm CST

'Impromptu clinic:' Health workers stuck in snow give drivers vaccine

Oregon health officials said the “impromptu vaccine clinic” took place after about 20 employees were stopped in traffic on a highway after a vaccination clinic.

January 27, 2021 7:19pm CST

Masks, distancing still crucial as vaccines roll out, doctors say

Doctors warn, though, that just because someone gets their COVID-19 shots doesn't necessarily mean their risk of spreading the virus goes away.

January 27, 2021 5:10pm CST

DHS: 1,328 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 34 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,328 Wednesday, Jan. 27, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 536,546.

January 27, 2021 1:56pm CST

'Paramedic of the Year' accused of helping steal Moderna vaccine

A Florida man who had been recently named "Paramedic of the Year" helped a supervisor steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders, sheriff's officials said.

January 26, 2021 6:48pm CST

Educators set to get vaccine in March, but state doses lag

Teachers and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in early March, state health officials said Tuesday.

January 26, 2021 5:27pm CST

Former pharmacist accused of sabotaging COVID vaccine to plead guilty

A former hospital pharmacist accused of sabotaging hundreds of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine has entered a plea agreement to federal charges relating to the case.

January 26, 2021 4:49pm CST

Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.

January 26, 2021 3:41pm CST

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week

The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.

January 26, 2021 3:18pm CST

Winter storm shuts down Wisconsin Center vaccination operation

The Wisconsin Center COVID-19 vaccination operation will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 26 because of the weather.

January 26, 2021 9:52am CST

Ascension Wisconsin launches COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 65+

Ascension Wisconsin launched its clinic for 65+and there's a strong sense of relief from a few of the first 100 patients to get their vaccine.

January 25, 2021 10:19pm CST

Some communities do not have COVID vaccine supply to meet demand

Wisconsinites 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but the supply is not keeping up with demand.

January 25, 2021 5:05pm CST

UW Health method helps prioritize who gets COVID-19 vaccine next

We are getting a look at a new method some are using to help prioritize who may be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine next.

January 25, 2021 4:33pm CST

California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say

An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.

January 25, 2021 3:47pm CST

Wisconsin doctors back mask mandate as Legislature eyes repeal

The Wisconsin Medical Society on Monday announced its opposition to a Republican-authored resolution that would overturn the statewide mask mandate put in place by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

January 25, 2021 3:13pm CST

DHS: 946 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 8 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 946 Monday, Jan. 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

January 25, 2021 2:09pm CST