Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged
Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
DHS: 1,525 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 42 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,525 Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Aldi workers who get COVID-19 vaccine will receive extra pay, company says
Aldi will give employees up to four hours of pay.
Grocery workers not in line for next phase of COVID-19 vaccine
Wisconsin's plan for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations covers essential workers, including teachers, law enforcement officers and hospital staff who aren't on the front lines.
Mayor urges unaffiliated Phase 1a groups to request COVID-19 vaccine
While 1,116 people have been vaccinated so far — the city's data shows "unaffiliated" groups and individuals in home health care have not yet been reached at a level they're hoping for.
California official calls for pause on Moderna vaccine batch due to possible allergic reaction
California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
Police, fire personnel can get COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 18
Police and Fire personnel will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, Jan. 18.
DHS, GOP point fingers over COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Wisconsin
Republican lawmakers and the Evers Administration are pointing fingers over the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
Coronavirus vaccinations begin for veterans at Milwaukee VA
VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months.
COVID-19 death rate in WI nursing homes higher than ever, AARP says
According to AARP, the death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes is nine times higher than it was as of October.
Trader Joe's, Instacart to offer employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
The move comes as grocery workers and other essential employees prepare to be next in line for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 shots.
Janesville teachers to receive vaccine ahead of schedule
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services says it's investigating plans by the Janesville school district to vaccinate its teachers and staff next week.
Meijer unveils multiple ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine
Meijer announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that it now has multiple ways to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Milwaukee VA to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible veterans
Veterans enrolled with the Milwaukee VA and its community clinics who are 65 or older can get a COVID vaccination.
Mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams launched in Wisconsin next week
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) will launch the Mobile Vaccination Program on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
COVID-19 vaccines: Rollout in US sparks new set of problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
Companies offer financial incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
GOP panel grills Evers administration over vaccine pace
State health officials project the general public won't receive the coronavirus vaccine until summer in Wisconsin.
Dollar General offers 4 hours' pay for employees who get COVID vaccine
Dollar General will give employees four hours' pay for getting the coronavirus vaccine.