MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has expanded its free COVID-19 testing program. Each month, Wisconsinites are now eligible for two COVID-19 testing kits at no cost. Residents can place their orders through the Say Yes! COVID Test website. Households can place an order once per month; ordering reopens on the first of […]
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Racine County
COVID-19 numbers are rising in Racine County. According to the COVID-19 (Racine County) data reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the following statistics showcase: In total, 38, 814 people in Racine County have had a confirmed COVID-19 case by date of symptom onset or diagnosis as of 1/11/22 In total, 507 people in […]
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Lou Perrine’s New Location Offers COVID-19 Testing
Lou Perrine’s is in the process of opening a second location on Kenosha’s south side. The new store, located at 8004 22nd Ave., isn’t open yet, but they are offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing for the Kenosha Health Department. Tests are being administered at Lou’s by Fitchburg Family Pharmacy and will be available on Wednesdays […]
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Festival Hall Covid-19 Testing Extended Through February
RACINE – On Wednesday, Dottie-Kay Bowersox, Public Health Administrator for the City of Racine, announced that the Festival Hall COVID-19 testing through the National Guard will be extended through Feb. 10. The operating hours will remain the same. (See below for schedule.) We are grateful that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has agreed to […]
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RUSD Offers COVID-19 Testing At 3 Sites
RACINE – Racine Unified School District (RUSD) is offering free COVID-19 testing for students at three locations until further notice. COVID-19 Testing sites are: SC Johnson Elementary School, 2420 Kentucky St. (enter at Door 14), 7 to 8:45 a.m. Monday through Friday. Gilmore Fine Arts School, 2330 Northwestern Ave. (enter at Door 10), 9 a.m. […]
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Wastewater testing reveals rising COVID-19 infections in Racine, hospitalization remains low
RACINE COUNTY — The number of residents infected with COVID-19 in the greater Racine area with COVID-19 is rising, according to wastewater testing, even as hospitalizations remain relatively low. According to statistics updated by the Wisconsin Department of Human Services (DHS), wastewater from Racine-area households shows a significant increase in the presence of the coronavirus […]
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COVID-19 Testing Site Eliminates 2 Days in Schedule
One of Kenosha County’s COVID-19 testing sites is reducing the number of available testing days in its weekly schedule. Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue Station No. 1 is a COVID-19 testing site through the Wisconsin National Guard. The new schedule will be Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The new schedule is […]
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Free COVID-19 Testing at KUSD Educational Support Center
Curative, in a partnership with Kenosha County Public Health, is offering COVID-19 testing with no out-of-pocket cost. This is a shallow, self-collected nasal swab PCR test. Results can be expected in one to two days upon receipt of the sample at the lab. The testing kiosk is located in the Kenosha Unified School District’s Educational […]
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COVID-19 Testing to Continue at Festival Hall through Jan. 6
RACINE – City of Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced on Wednesday that the COVID-19 testing site located at Festival Hall will continue to operate through Jan. 6. The site, which is run by the Wisconsin National Guard, is open Mondays and Thursdays from noon until 6 p.m. As we head into the holiday, […]
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Department of Health Services Reminds Citizens of COVID-19 Testing Options
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reminding citizens of the various ways to get tested for COVID-19. Wisconsinites can take advantage of going to local health departments and pharmacies to get tested as well as using over-the-counter rapid tests including free tests provided by the department. “We have to keep working together to fight […]
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RUSD COVID-19 School-Based Testing Program
Racine Unified School District is participating in a federally funded COVID-19 testing program. The program is available for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The implementation of this program will add additional protection for students, staff, and families. By identifying cases early and preventing the spread of COVID-19 the program will make Racine Unified Schools […]
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As Highest Case Rate Hits, COVID-19 Testing Extended Again at Festival Hall
RACINE – Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the Public Health Administrator for the City of Racine, announced on Friday that COVID-19 testing at Festival Hall has been extended through Jan. 27, 2022. The National Guard will continue to test community members for COVID-19 on Mondays and Thursdays from Noon until 6 p.m. In a statement Dottie-Kay Bowersox restated the urgency […]
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Wisconsin National Guard to offer COVID-19 testing in Trevor
Beginning today, free drive-thru COVID-19 testing is being offered by the Wisconsin National Guard at the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue Station No. 1. The station is located at 11252 254th Court in Trevor. Hours of operation for the site are as follows:Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Saturdays 8 a.m. – 12 […]
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COVID-19 Testing Available at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
COVID-19 testing is now available at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, 11211 120th Ave, in Pleasant Prairie. Testing will take place in the South parking lot. Enter near the LOFT Outlet at the East Frontage Road entrance. Testing is provided by Northshore Clinical Labs. Free COVID-19 rapid and PCR tests are available. Appointments are not […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Locations in Kenosha, Racine County
Here’s a list of locations in Kenosha and Racine Counties where COVID-19 vaccination and testing can be found. COVID-19 Vaccination Kenosha County Good Value Pharmacy Festival Foods Location Location: 3207 80th Street #100, Kenosha, WI 53142 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. […]
