Updated: 5:56 PM CDT Apr 14, 2021 Doctors say it is possible for some people to test positive for COVID-19 after they receive the new vaccine.Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinBut that doesn t mean the vaccine is ineffective. It doesn t put a force field around somebody and it doesn t prevent the virus from coming in, said Dr. Mary Beth Graham at Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin.Doctors said there has been confusion because most people may believe the vaccine means they cannot contract the virus.But they said the vaccine doesn t stop the virus from getting into a person s body.It does prevent the virus from doing serious harm and causing more deaths. Nearly 1.5 million Wisconsinites are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Since receiving the vaccine, 18 of those people in Milwaukee have tested positive for the virus. It doesn t prevent that virus from actually coming in and causing a mild or asymptomatic type of infection, Graham said
COVID-19 safety key as tailgating, other events near return
COVID-19 safety key as tailgating, other events near return
Wisconsin is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases of late as larger events and traditions, like tailgating, are set to return soon.
MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin tallied its highest single-day COVID-19 case total in nearly two months Thursday, April 8.
The rise comes as larger events and traditions, like tailgating at American Family Field, are set to return soon.
Between the charcoal grills, ice-cold drinks and pregame adrenaline, tailgating has been as much of a staple as the games themselves.
That is why the Brewers wanted to bring the tradition back, with the Milwaukee Health Department s approval.
More than 2 million people in Wisconsin will become eligible for the vaccines on Monday.
The next group includes people with a broad range of medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity as well as those who are overweight. The medical conditions put them at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Restaurants workers, clergy and judges, prosecutors and others who work in the criminal court system also now are eligible for the vaccines.
Everyone 16 and older in Wisconsin is expected to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1.
The approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will speed the rollout. But the state is not expected to receive regular shipments from the company until next month.
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