Coronavirus Vaccine

Milwaukee delays COVID-19 vaccinations for people 65+

Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday.

January 25, 2021 7:19am CST

Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month

Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."

January 24, 2021 8:40am CST

UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses

A major British doctors' group says the U.K. government should “urgently review” its decision to give people a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine up to 12 weeks after the first.

January 23, 2021 11:55am CST

CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.

January 22, 2021 8:42pm CST

Vaccinators gear up for when people 65+ are eligible for vaccine

Vaccinators across the state are gearing up for next week when people 65 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

January 22, 2021 5:08pm CST

DHS: 2,070 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 36 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,070 Friday, Jan. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 530,171.

January 22, 2021 3:13pm CST

Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'

The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.

January 21, 2021 9:43pm CST

Urging patience, Milwaukee officials say COVID-19 vaccines limited

Exactly one year ago Thursday, Jan. 21, the nation's first case of COVID-19 was identified in Washington state. Now, millions of Americans anxiously await their turn for a vaccine.

January 21, 2021 8:53pm CST

Preliminary research finds some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness

Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.

January 21, 2021 5:33pm CST

Wisconsin Senate grappling with COVID-19 vaccine questions

Can employers force employees to get vaccinated? Should the state prioritize vaccine distribution to inmates? The Wisconsin Senate is wrestling with issues like those and others.

January 21, 2021 5:04pm CST

DHS: 2,177 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 45 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,177 Thursday, Jan. 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

January 21, 2021 4:16pm CST

Milwaukee VA to hold another 2-day walk-in COVID vaccine clinic

The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced on Thursday, Jan. 21 that it will host additional COVID vaccination walk-in clinics.

January 21, 2021 11:36am CST

Grocers 'ecstatic' committee recommended they be next for vaccine

With those ages 65 and older eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, the question becomes who will be next? The state's vaccine subcommittee made recommendations and some didn't make the cut.

January 20, 2021 10:00pm CST

States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments

The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.

January 20, 2021 7:55pm CST