The new strain of the coronavirus causes the disease COVID-19. Symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. A full list of symptoms is available on the Centers for Disease Control website.
In severe cases, pneumonia can develop. Those most at risk include the elderly, people with heart or lung disease as well as anyone at greater risk of infection.
For most, the virus is mild, presenting similarly to a common cold or the flu.
Anyone who thinks they may have the disease should call ahead to a hospital or clinic before going in for a diagnosis. Doing so gives the staff time to take the proper precautions so the virus does not spread.
People in congregate living, including homeless shelters and prisons
SDMAC members decided to give special emphasis to teachers and child care workers, which would likely put them next in line. CBS58 reports their rationale was many teachers work closely to children, who won’t be vaccinated any time soon.
Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services will now review SDMAC’s recommendations. Deputy Secretary Julie Williems Van Dijk said the department will publish the final list for Phase 1B early next week.
The state had already approved police and firefighters for Phase 1B. Adults ages 65 and up will be able to start getting vaccine doses on Monday. As more people become eligible to get the vaccines, Governor Evers is asking Wisconsinites to be patient. The DHS said Wisconsin gets 70,000 doses a week. That amount won’t change for at least a month, meaning more people will be vying for a limited amount of doses. The Governor blamed the federal government for the lag. He said d
The main way to register for the vaccine in Milwaukee County is through HealthyMKE.com. (stock photo)
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced this week that it will that it will begin vaccinating people ages 65 as it moves into Phase 1B of its inoculation plan.
Here’s how you can get the vaccine in Milwaukee County:
How to register in Milwaukee
The main way to register for the vaccine in Milwaukee County is through HealthyMKE.com.
Using this site, you can register for text and email updates from vaccinators around Milwaukee about availability for the vaccine and then set up an appointment.
‘It helps tremendously’: Mobile vaccination teams set out to expand access
January 21, 2021 8:33 PM Madalyn O Neill
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BARABOO, Wis. – Getting the COVID-19 vaccine everywhere it needs to go is a big task, but a new program is underway bringing resources to all pockets of Wisconsin.
On Tuesday, the State’s mobile vaccination program launched in an effort to accelerate vaccine distribution and expand access. It’s a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin National Guard, with collaboration from local health departments, as well as nursing and pharmacy students.
WING Major Joe Trovato said 36 Guard soldiers and airmen are part of nine mobile vaccination teams, answering the call of local health departments and heading wherever needed.
News Highlights: Mobile vaccination teams set out to expand access. January 21, 2021 8:33 PM Madalyn O'Neill Posted Jan 21, 2021 8:33 PM Updated: January