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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 that the strain there may unfortunately be 35% more deadly than the conventional strain and up to 70...

Updated: 6:43 PM CST Feb 3, 2021 Thousands of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are headed to Wisconsin next week to be distributed by Walgreens stores.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinIt's the next phase of the vaccine rollout plan for residents aged 65 and older.But it's important to note the vaccines at Walgreens are only for those in that age group.Those who sign up for a vaccine will be screened online and in-person before they can get the vaccine.The federal government is giving Walgreens nearly 18,000 doses to distribute in the Badger State. Wendell Jones, of Milwauke...

It may be the beginning of the end for Wisconsin's mask mandate.

Updated: 10:40 PM CST Jan 26, 2021 The pharmacist who pulled dozens of COVID-19 vaccine vials from a refrigerator at Aurora Medical Center - Grafton and left them, agreed to plead guilty in federal court of attempting to tamper with the vaccine, a WISN 12 review of the plea agreement determined.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThe agreement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, allowed Steven Brandenburg, 46, of Grafton, to avoid an indictment by a federal grand jury and plea to two counts of attempting to tamper with consume...

Updated: 6:16 PM CST Jan 25, 2021 The coronavirus pandemic forced all of Wisconsin's famous fairs and festivals to hit pause for the 2020 season.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinWith so many events, festivals, concerts canceled in 2020, many music fans are hoping for a fresh start for this year's Summerfest.Now just five months before Summerfest, COVID-19 continues to plague plans.July 3 headliner Halsey announced she is canceling her tour dates due to health and safety concerns.According to its website, the rest of the headliners like Khalid, Luke Bryan and Dave Matthew...