Health officials work to reconcile vaccine distrust in Black community
UW Health became Wisconsin's first health care system to receive and distribute doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. They're also on the forefront of engaging with historically marginalized communities.
White House testing czar: Coronavirus vaccines will be 'effective' against new strain
The White House COVID testing czar noted travel restrictions targeting the U.K. and other European countries in place since March, which should reduce the spread of the variant.
Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
AstraZeneca believes vaccine will work against COVID-19 variant
The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Hungary, Germany hours after shipments
Germany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments.
DC mayor proclaims Thursday 'Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day' in honor of his 80th birthday
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Thursday as "Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day" in the nation's capital in honor of the country’s top infectious disease expert's 80th birthday.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
Debate stirs over next phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Who is next to get COVID-19 vaccines? Essential workers? The elderly? A panel of state health experts is starting to debate Phase 1B.
Health care worker in NYC has serious allergic reaction to coronavirus vaccine
Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Coronavirus vaccinations begin for Milwaukee County workers
Employees at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division were the first county workers to get immunized. Still, many more people are in need of the vaccine.
US negotiating with Pfizer for millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
Reversing course, feds say 'high-risk' inmates vaccinated for COVID
The vaccine was delivered to four Bureau of Prisons facilities in North Carolina and Texas -- hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus vaccine distribution in Wisconsin ramps up
The Pfizer vaccine has already been distributed to thousands in Wisconsin, and the Moderna vaccine is expected to be distributed this week.
COVID-19 vaccine: UW Health's Dr. Matt Anderson with latest
Pfizer's vaccine is already being distributed, with Moderna's on the way.
Medical College of Wisconsin experts combat 'vaccine hesitancy'
Medical College of Wisconsin experts worry mistrust could be a roadblock, while others are focused on making sure there's equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vatican says its 'morally acceptable' to get coronavirus vaccines using abortion cell lines
After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."
Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots
Developers of the Russian coronavirus vaccine announced an agreement with AstraZeneca to test a combination of the British drugmaker's COVID-19 shots and a component of the vaccine created in Moscow.
Wisconsin to receive 1st shipment of Moderna vaccine this week
The Department of Health Services announced Wisconsin is expecting shipments of the Moderna vaccine to begin arriving at hospitals and clinics this week.
FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway
The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.