Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has been fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people 18 and over. With the approval comes a new name: Spikevax. “The FDA fully approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine last August for those 16 and older and now has done the same with the Moderna vaccine for those […]
Category: CORONAVIRUS
These are difficult times. Racine County Eye and Kenosha Lens is committed to helping our community understand how Racine and Kenosha Counties are responding to this worldwide pandemic. To that end, we’ve designed a Racine County COVID-19 Dashboard and a Kenosha County COVID-19 Dashboard.
https://racinecountyeye.com/racine-county-covid-19-dashboard/
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Medicaid Members: Receive Free COVID-19 Tests at Pharmacies
On Monday, Jan. 31, Medicaid-enrolled pharmacies began distributing rapid COVID-19 tests to members of BadgerCare Plus and most Medicaid enrollees for no cost. Members were sent this information via email, the ForwardHealth COVID-19 webpage and through the Member Services call line. Members need only to present their ForwardHealth ID card, either physically or on their […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Kenosha Lens
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 […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Kenosha Government, Kenosha Lens
N95 Masks Available Now for Kenosha County Residents
A large supply of N95 masks* has been made available to residents through Kenosha County Public Health. No identification is required to receive a supply of masks. “We are very happy to be able to offer these free masks to Kenosha County residents, particularly those who may have a tougher time obtaining masks,” said Kenosha […]
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Racine Police Department Reopens Indoor Counter Jan. 24
RACINE – The Racine Police Department (RPD) will reopen its indoor front service counter at 730 Center St. effective Monday. The lobby and service counter were closed earlier this month because of concerns about the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. Racine Police Department announced the change via its Facebook page over the weekend. The […]
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Government to Supply Free COVID-19 Tests; Are You Testing Correctly?
Beginning tomorrow, Jan. 19, every home in the U.S. will be able to order up to four at-home Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests from the federal government. The tests will be completely free, and no other information is required other than a name and address. Shipping is free through the USPS. COVID-19 tests have been in […]
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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 1/11/22In total, 507 people in Racine […]
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At-Home COVID-19 Tests Covered by Insurance Beginning Jan. 15
Beginning tomorrow, Jan. 15, the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Path Out of the Pandemic” COVID-19 Action Plan, is requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests. Individuals are eligible for eight free tests each month. Under the new plan, individuals will be able to receive up to eight tests each month to monitor […]
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Free Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Kenosha County Slated for January
KENOSHA – Three mobile clinics have been scheduled for Kenosha County for the month of January to help residents get their vaccinations against COVID-19. Each clinic will offer $50 Visa gift card incentives for individuals who receive any type of COVID-19 vaccination: a first, second or booster dose of Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson. […]
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At-Home COVID-19 Tests To Be Covered By Insurance
MADISON – Starting Saturday, Jan. 15, health insurance plans in Wisconsin will be required to cover the cost of over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests for their members. The new requirement was announced Thursday by the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Gov. Tony Evers’ office. The guidelines, as outlined by the Biden Administration, require […]
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BinaxNOW Antigen Tests Available for Nursing Home, Asst’d Living Providers
With demand sky-high for COVID-19 tests, nursing homes, long-term care and assisted living facilities are now able to order BinaxNOW tests directly from the federal government. Turnaround time on orders is about two weeks, according to U.S. Health and Human Services. To request tests, email HHSbinax@hhs.gov. Additionally, PCR test supplies are available to order through […]
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Op-ed: The KUSD Conundrum
The Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) reported on Monday, Jan. 10, that 21 schools (and the Educational Support Center) in the Kenosha Unified School District had moved to virtual learning since the start of the year. As of Monday afternoon, the KUSD COVID Dashboard showed 14 more schools had reached the 3 percent threshold for […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Government
State Boosts Some Medicaid Reimbursements By 5%
MADISON – The State of Wisconsin is using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to fund a 5 percent increase in Medicaid reimbursements paid to several types of home and community-based services. The change was announced this week by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Gov. Tony Evers’ office. The new reimbursement […]
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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 […]