On Friday, Jan. 7, the CDC approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds to receive as a booster. The FDA had approved the vaccine for booster use in this age group on Jan. 3, but the public still had to wait for the CDC to approve it before administration could occur. COVID-19 boosters have […]
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/
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Kenosha Lens, Kenosha Schools
Several KUSD Schools Go Virtual Due to COVID-19
KENOSHA – Bradford High School, Indian Trail Academy and High School, Harborside Academy and Grant Elementary School are four of the KUSD schools that will move to virtual learning effective immediately due to the COVID-19 pandemic until Monday, Jan. 17. On Monday, January 3, the KUSD School Board held a meeting to assess the back-to-school […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
Children’s Wisconsin Sees Upswing in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
MILWAUKEE – Like other hospitals in the region, Children’s Wisconsin is seeing a sharp upswing in patients with the COVID-19 virus. Hospital officials on Wednesday reported an average of 20 children a day have tested positive for the virus during the Dec. 29-Jan. 4 period. That surpassed the previous high of 15 recorded the second […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, CORONAVIRUS, Culture
“Nunsense” Opening Postponed at Racine Theatre Guild
RACINE – With opening night a mere two days away, the Racine Theatre Guild announced today that this weekend’s performances of “Nunsense” have been canceled citing COVID-19 breakthrough cases among cast and crew as the reason. “The show must go on” is synonymous with live theatre across the globe, until now. The COVID-19 pandemic meant […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Government, Local news
FoodShare Members To Receive Add’l FoodShare Benefits in January
Wisconsin residents who receive FoodShare benefits will once again see an additional amount of money in January to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members will receive a minimum of $95 in additional funds, which is dependent on household size. The benefits will be added to QUEST cards on Jan. 23, with a letter going out […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Government, Local news
Kenosha County COVID-19 Dashboard
KENOSHA COUNTY – Staying up-to-date on how the COVID-19 virus is spreading is important with the advent of the Omicron variant. As public health officials encourage residents to get vaccinated, wear masks properly and practice social distancing, having local information will help us all to minimize the impact. Officials with Kenosha County are reporting out […]
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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. to […]
Posted inCommunity, CORONAVIRUS, Local news, Pets
UPDATED: Adoptions Temporarily Closed for 3 Wisconsin Humane Society Campuses, Racine Included
UPDATE: The Racine Campus staff and volunteers are on the mend and the campus is getting ready to reopen for pet adoptions in a few weeks, as of Feb. 3. Watch for the reopening announcement from the Racine County Eye in the coming days. Original Post: Milwaukee, Wis. – As the nation continues to struggle […]
Posted inCommunity, CORONAVIRUS, Opinion
Op-Ed: The I and We of COVID
I’m eating yogurt and fruit. My face mask lays on the table next to me. Writing from an empty hotel lobby in the heart of Philadelphia, I fear you will dismiss the need for personal responsibility when it comes to transmitting COVID. It’s been a challenging year to be a journalist. The pandemic has had […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
Kids Headed Back To School? DHS Says Take These Useful Health Actions
MADISON – As students head back to school next week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is asking all parents and guardians to take action to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. “With Omicron cases surging in Wisconsin and schools returning from holiday break next week, there is […]
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Isolation, Quarantine Periods Shortened for General Population by CDC
On Monday, Dec. 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the guidelines for people who have either been diagnosed with or have been exposed to COVID-19. The Omicron variant is spreading quickly and has the potential to impact all facets of our society. CDC’s updated recommendations for isolation and quarantine balance what […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
Wisconsin DHS ‘Pleased’: New COVID Drugs FDA Authorized
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge said Thursday that she’s “pleased” to learn of U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization for two new medications to treat COVID-19. The FDA recently gave approval to Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s Molnupiravir, the first oral antiviral medications authorized for use […]
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FDA Says Ivermectin Not a COVID Treatment, Warns of Dangers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the nation’s doctors and pharmacists against the use of the drug ivermectin in treating or preventing COVID-19. In separate letters to the heads of the Federation of State Medical Boards and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Shannon N. Glueck, the FDA’s Acting Branch 4 […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
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 […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Government, Local news
Some Wisconsin Residents Now Eligible For Water Bill Assistance
MADISON – Some Wisconsin residents will be eligible for assistance in paying their water bills through a new program announced Wednesday by Gov. Tony Evers’ office. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will have $18 million available to assist Wisconsin families in paying water utility bills. The program was authorized as part of […]