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The Wisconsin public health lab confirmed the second case of the U.K. variant of COVID-19 in the state.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services and laboratory partners identified the second variant strain of SARS-CoV-2 Saturday in Wisconsin.The first case was found in Eau Claire County last month.The particular variant, referred to as B.1.1.7, was first discovered circulating widely in England last November. "A new study out of the UK showed ...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A second case of a new, more contagious strain of the coronavirus has been detected in Wisconsin, less than a month after it was first seen, health officials said...

What is already known about this topic? COVID-19 incidence grew sharply in Wisconsin during September–November 2020; however, the underlying cause of this rapid growth is unknown. What is added by this report? An examination of COVID-19 outbreaks in Wisconsin showed that cases linked to outbreaks on college and university campuses increased sharply in August 2020 and were followed by outbreaks in other high-risk congregate settings. Overall, outbreaks at long-term care facilities (26.8%), cor...

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MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A state committee is recommending moving teachers ahead in line to receive the COVID...

MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — Gov. Tony Evers will update the state on Wisconsin’s response to COVID-19 starting at 1:30 p.m. Friday after announcing the launch of a mobile coronavirus vaccination program next week to be operated by the Wisconsin National Guard and health officials. He will be joined by Dr. Ashok Rai, the Prevea Health President and CEO, as well...

Pleasant View, Lafayette get vaccines State comes to agreement on relief plans; new variant enters Wisconsin MONROE — Residents and staff members at Pleasant View received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 7. Pleasant View administration was notified that staff and residents would be receiving the Moderna vaccine, administered by Walgreens.  Staff moved through the streamlined process efficiently, first checking in and receiving information ...

DHS: COVID-19 variant found in Wisconsin While the variant strain is believed to be more contagious than the original, researchers say so far there is no evidence that it causes more severe illness or increased risk of death. Written By: Jennifer Zettel-Vandenhouten | × A model of the novel coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China in late 2019. U.S. health officials have stated that COVID-19 is expected to become a significant public health concern in the Unit...

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and laboratory partners are reporting that a ...

A more-contagious strain of the coronavirus, first identified in the United Kingdom in late 2020 sparking a continent-spanning lockdown, was identified in Wisconsin on Tuesday.