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Updated: 5:11 PM CST Feb 15, 2021 As more grandparents receive the COVID-19 vaccinated by the day, many have a simple question: Is it OK now to get hugs from the grandkids? Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinOne doctor said it's not a simple answer.At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a very real danger of a hug could kill close family members.As the country closes in on a year of social distancing and a vaccine becomes more widely distributed, nearly everyone is yearning to be physically close again.That includes snuggling with grandkids."Usually right now,...

Nearly 200 Wisconsin Walgreens stores began administering vaccines Friday. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinBetsy Dussaelt walked into her neighborhood pharmacy Friday morning to receive her COVID-19 vaccine."(It was) uneventful, which was good," she said.The Milwaukee resident was one of the first to get it at the Forest Home Avenue location. The south side store is one of 178 Walgreens in Wisconsin administering the vaccine Friday.Dussaelt scored an appointment online."Earlier this week, I can't remember if it was Monday or Tuesday, and it was easy peasy. I heard that other...

Updated: 5:11 PM CST Feb 10, 2021 Waukesha County health officials said 1,000 residents received the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday at a public clinic.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinAmong them were 250 people age 65 and older who signed up and got an appointment at the invitation-only site.It was the county's biggest single-day vaccination effort yet.Vaccinations began Monday."Waukesha County is vaccinating our public as quickly and safely as possible," Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow said. "Our biggest limitation is access to vaccines. However, supply is increasing,...

Updated: 6:16 PM CST Feb 8, 2021 The Wisconsin Department of Corrections said 25 inmates have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic began.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinRight now, it shows 45 active coronavirus cases within the prison system.But two runners say more needs to be done for the prison population.The former inmates are letting their feet do the talking.Ramiah Whiteside and Kevin Cook bundled up and in yellow sweatshirts, started their mission Monday in Milwaukee.They're running to support those incarcerated during the pandemic."The least of what I can do is r...