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Regular updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Dane County are winding down.
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A new COVID variant of concern has been named: Omicron. Dr. Dan Shirley with UW Health says there are a few next steps in dealing with this variant to focus on in the weeks to come.
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With gun deer hunting season quickly approaching, UW Health officials are reminding hunters to make sure their own health is up to snuff before they take to the woods.
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The health department is partnering with schools in Janesville and Beloit to offer free clinics next month.
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Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5-11, a promising step in the race to protect kids from the rapidly spreading Delta variant.
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Students are getting settled into their new classrooms in the Waunakee Community School District and the superintendent’s main goal is to keep them there.
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DHS confirmed 930 new COVID-19 cases Friday in Wisconsin, bringing the total since the start of the pandemic up to 1,643,442.
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COVID at-home tests and booster shots are available at no out-of-pocket cost.
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Around 5.6% (27,441) of those ages 5-11 have received a booster shot.
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The Department of Health Services says it will adjust its recommendation of administering COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11 as soon as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates its clinical guidance.
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State health officials announced the launch of a new grant program Thursday aimed at supporting health equity in COVID-19 vaccine administration.
Friday marked the third day in a row that Wisconsin reported more than 1,000 new cases in a day, according to new data from the state Department of Health Services.
COVID-19 deaths in Dane County appear to be decreasing Friday as cases remain low.
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UW Health played an important role in gathering research that led to Moderna’s announcement Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
So far this week, 6,312 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to Wisconsinites.
Health officials confirmed 367 new cases of the virus Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases ever reported in the state up to 1,385,146.
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Rock Co. sits at medium COVID-19 levels, according to CDC metrics.
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Masks will continue to be required on school buses, which is in accordance with federal requirements.