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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Isn’t As Effective, But Has This Other Big Benefit 01/29/21 AT 8:59 AM A third COVID-19 vaccine by Johnson & Johnson could be on the horizon, but while it could be beneficial to those who aren’t comfortable with the two doses needed by the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, there is one major issue with the newest one to potentially hit the market—its efficacy rate. Following global clinical trials, the vaccine was proven to be 66% effective at preventing moderate and severe illness from COVID-19, according to The Washington Post. The trial found 8...

UPDATED 9:46 AM ET Jan. 22, 2021 PUBLISHED 3:10 PM ET Jan. 21, 2021 PUBLISHED 3:10 PM EST Jan. 21, 2021 SHARE MILWAUKEE — This week, after much discussion, Wisconsinites got some more clarity on which groups will be next up in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Shots have previously been opened up to health care workers and long-term care facilities in Phase 1A, plus police and firefighters as the first chunk of 1B.  As soon as next Monday, older adults ages 65 and up will also be able to get their shots, t...

Updated: 5:25 PM CST Jan 20, 2021 A Wisconsin advisory committee added groups like teachers, grocery store workers and inmates to the list of those eligible to now receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinBut many residents with serious medical conditions have still been left out.The state's vaccine advisory group said some tough calls had to be made and even with that, nearly half of the state's population will be eligible for the vaccine in these first two phases.Phase 1B begins Monday.A 19-member statewide panel had the tough job of deciding who i...

COVID-19 vaccine demand exceeds supply, but a state committee of experts is moving closer to settling on who they say should be eligible for vaccines next.

School employees, grocery workers, inmates and 911 operators would be included in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID vaccine distribution plan, under a