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Frustration grows at US military bases overseas over slow pace of vaccine rollout
(CNN) -- Many members of the American military and their family members stationed outside the US are growing increasingly frustrated at the pace of the coronavirus vaccine rollout on overseas bases which is lagging behind the continental US. Military families…
More than half of rural residents have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but hesitancy remains high, analysis finds
(CNN) -- More than half of rural residents in the US have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but one in five still say they will definitely not get vaccinated, according to an analysis released Friday by the Kaiser…
FDA will evaluate Pfizer's request to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 'as quickly as possible,' acting commissioner says
(CNN) -- The Food and Drug Administration will evaluate "as quickly as possible" Pfizer's request to expand the emergency use authorization of the drug maker's Covid-19 vaccine to include people ages 12-15 in the United States, FDA Acting Commissioner Janet…
Nearly 40% of Marines have declined Covid-19 vaccine
(CNN) -- Nearly 40% of US Marines are declining Covid-19 vaccinations, according to data provided to CNN on Friday by the service, the first branch to disclose service-wide numbers on acceptance and declination. As of Thursday, approximately 75,500 Marines have…
Covid infections caused by variants growing in Wisconsin, more children getting sick
Wisconsin's seven-day average of new COVID cases is rising and more cases are being linked to virus variants.
While US focuses on a few virus-stricken states, other countries struggle with new infection waves
Increases in infections, hospitalizations and deaths have been noted even in countries where vaccination efforts are finally getting some momentum. Get all the latest updates in the drive to end the pandemic.
SSM Health Monroe clinic offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
SSM Health's Monroe clinic received an allotment of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for the first time. The doses are allowing them to add a weekend vaccine clinic to their standard schedule.
Nearly 67K newly vaccinated against COVID as health officials confirm more than 1K new cases for 2nd straight day
Wisconsin has reported over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the second day in a row, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old
Pfizer on Friday asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine to expand its use in people ages 12-15 in the United States.
Local health officials say UK coronavirus variant confirmed in Green County
Green County is the latest Wisconsin county to detect a highly-contagious variant of the coronavirus, local health officials announced Friday morning.
More than 1 in 4 US adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Officials and experts hope to get Americans vaccinated quickly as lockdown fatigue takes its toll and many people are letting down their guard just as more transmissible, and perhaps more deadly, variants of the virus become dominant.
Dane Co. sees increase in COVID-19 cases, officials urge testing for those feeling symptoms
After a large COVID outbreak from a coronavirus variant at a Dane County childcare center earlier this week, local health officials are stressing the importance of monitoring children for symptoms, and getting them tested.
Despite no limits on outdoor crowds in Dane Co, venue size could put sports, concerts at less than 20 percent capacity
While Public Health Madison Dane County's newest health and safety guidelines linked to the pandemic removed capacities for outdoor crowds, event planners are running into a unique issue.
J&J vaccine shipments to Wisconsin will plunge next week. Here's who could feel the impact
After a manufacturing error leading to 15 million spoiled Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates allocations to states across the county will plunge for this coming week. Wisconsin received almost 86,000 doses on April 5, and state officials said last week that based on federal information, they anticipated that supply to increase each week.
Dr. Zorba answers your coronavirus questions
Dr. Zorba Paster joins Live at Four to answer your coronavirus and medical questions.
COVID-19 update with Dr. Zorba Paster
The highest number of new COVID cases in Wisconsin this week are in young people under the age of 18. At the same time, millions of vaccinations have gone into arms in the state.
Nearly 20% in US fully vaccinated as nations hit records for virus cases, deaths
Nations around the world set records Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new infections, even where the virus has been kept in check. Here's the latest.
COVID variants present new challenges
With some numbers going in the wrong direction, state health officials are trying to keep virus-weary Wisconsinites vigilant against the virus.
More than 2 million Wisconsinites have first dose of COVID vaccine; daily case count surpasses 1K for first time in 2 months
The number of Wisconsinites who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has topped 2 million Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services.
DHS launches updated COVID-19 variant tracker dashboard
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a new data dashboard breaking down the presence of COVID-19 variants throughout the state.
Dane County, City of Madison to give businesses 'COVID-19 Credit' on health licenses
Officials from Dane County and the City of Madison announced plans Thursday to give another boost to businesses who have been struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic for the past year.
US jobless claims rise as virus still forces layoffs; advocates say prison inmates need vaccine info
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs. Here's the latest virus news.
River Valley School District canceled classes because bus drivers had side effects from COVID-19 vaccine
The district announced Wednesday night in a Facebook post that Thursday classes would be canceled because "Lamers is unable to transport students."
