Urging patience, Milwaukee officials say COVID-19 vaccines limited Urging patience, Milwaukee officials say COVID-19 vaccines limited Exactly one year ago Thursday, Jan. 21, the nation's first case of COVID-19 was identified in Washington state. Now, millions of Americans anxiously await their turn for a vaccine. MILWAUKEE - Exactly one year ago Thursday, Jan. 21, the nation's first case of COVID-19 was identified in Washington state. Now, millions of Americans anxiously await their turn for a vaccine. Milwaukee County officials said they are vaccinating that first group -- those in P...