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Health officials Monday said it's more contagious than the original omicron variant, but does not appear to be more severe.

A woman who had recently traveled to China tested positive at UW Health in Madison.

New York City this week instituted a vaccine requirement for places like restaurants.

Updated: 6:08 PM CDT Jul 26, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript THE SEVEN-DAY AVERAGE HAS BEEN RISING FOR 20 STRAIGHT DAYS. BUT THAT MAY NOT TELL THE WHEOL STORY. 12 NEWS’ KENT WAINSCOTT IS LIVE ON MILWAUKEE’S WEST SE.ID KENT, HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY TESTING NUMBERS ARE A CONCERN. KENT: THE PROBLEM IS THAT COVID TESTING NUMBERS ARE DECLINING. IT’S STILL QUICK AND EASY TO GET A COVID TEST THIS PHARCY DRIVE-THRU TESTING SITE IS AN EXAMPLE OF THAT. STIL HL,EALTH OFFICIALS SAY, A LOT OF PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VACCINATED MAY NOT BOTHER GETTING TESTED, EVEN IF THEY A...

Updated: 5:16 PM CST Jan 25, 2021 Monday was the first day residents age 65 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinBut Milwaukee and Waukesha counties warned it would be a slow process for that to happen.Still, some in the new age group were vaccinated Monday.Ascension Hospital in Franklin hastily organized a vaccine clinic after the state last week decided to suddenly open up vaccinations to those 65 and older. It was invitation-only but those who took part said they were surprised and thrilled to get the first dose.For six ...