Trump administration passed up chance to lock in additional 100M doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
UW Health designated hub for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine distribution
UW Health announced on Monday, Dec. 7 that it will be serving as a regional distribution hub for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
WI to receive nearly 50K vaccines the week after FDA approval
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Department of Public Health’s Immunization Program hold a Q&A with media about the COVID-19 vaccine.
UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world
Around 800,000 doses of the vaccine were expected to be in place for the start of the immunization program on Tuesday.
Moscow opens dozens of COVID-19 vaccination centers
Russia boasted that Sputnik V was the world’s “first registered COVID-19 vaccine” after the government gave it regulatory approval in early August.
Proposal suggests giving $1,500 stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID vaccine
The proposal faces some major hurdles.
States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
Disease specialists urge confidence in COVID-19 vaccine process
Large segments of the population are already reporting skepticism about getting the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
Gov. Evers requests COVID-19 vaccine priority distribution
Initial estimates indicate that Wisconsin will receive 50,000 vaccine shots in the first week once a vaccine is approved.
Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Lake Geneva company part of COVID-19 vaccine rollout effort
Primex, a Lake Geneva-based manufacturer, announced it is part of the massive effort underway to help protect COVID-19 vaccines as they roll out.
COVID-19 vaccine prospects near; distribution plans ramp up
If approved, hundreds of millions of doses will already be available. State and local leaders must now determine who will be eligible to receive the first doses.
Britain approves vaccine and will begin shots within days
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday, greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.
FDA chief says agency will get COVID-19 vaccine 'right' amid pressure for rushed release
The head of the agency responsible for authorizing COVID-19 vaccines says federal officials will take the time needed to get the vaccine right.
1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Officials urge COVID-19 testing as Wisconsin awaits vaccine
The call for testing comes as Wisconsin sits less than 10,000 COVID-19 cases from hitting another alarming milestone.
Medical College joins research effort on new COVID-19 treatments
The Medical College of Wisconsin is now involved in a clinical trial to study the most effective treatments for COVID-19 patients recovering at home.
Vaccine researcher with WI ties: Moderna, Pfizer news 'exciting'
The news from Moderna and Pfizer has excited Dr. Deborah Fuller as she and her team have finalized their own MRNA vaccine which is in the early steps to start clinical trials.