The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 9 that it now offers an extra layer of identity protection for taxpayers – as the 2022 individual income tax filing season gets underway.
Everyone 16 and older in Wisconsin is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday.
With roughly a third of Wisconsin residents having received at least one dose of vaccine, many more will be looking for a chance to get a shot in the coming days and weeks.
Here s what you need to know about eligibility, where to get the vaccine and more.
How many Wisconsin residents have been vaccinated so far?
As of Sunday, 33% of the population had received at least one dose of vaccine, or 1.9 million people. And 20%, or 1.1 million people, were fully vaccinated, according to state data.
Over three-quarters of the population 65 and older had received at least one shot.
Wisconsin launching online COVID-19 vaccine registry The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the launch of a new online service to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine. | Photo: Moderna Alejandra Palacios Created: February 18, 2021 02:42 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the launch of a new online service to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine which is expected to open on March 1.
According to a press release, DHS explains this will help connect people with available vaccine and let them know where and when they can get vaccinated. It will also let them schedule an appointment online.
DHS said the registry will be used by those who opt in. DHS clarified in the news release that the registry will not be a comprehensive resource for all vaccination options, since health care systems, pharmacies, and local health departments may already have thei