City of Racine – Today, Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, proposed reinstating the City’s indoor face mask ordinance. A special meeting of the Common Council has been called for Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. to vote on the proposal. Public Health Administrator Bowersox issued the following statement with her request for the ordinance: “During this time of heightened awareness […]
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Racine Lifts Occupancy Limits; Masks Still Required
RACINE – The City of Racine has revised its “Safer Racine” ordinance to end occupancy limits that were put in place last year to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The revisions were released Thursday by Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie Kay Bowersox. The update to the ordinance includes: Increases indoor and outdoor capacity […]
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Flu shots who should get them and why
Thinking of skipping out on a flu shot this year? You might want to re-think that decision. What is Influenza? Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness, and the severity of the illness differs depending on the person and strain. Influenza can cause severe symptoms. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it can […]
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Where to find a COVID-19 vaccination site in Racine County
If you are searching for where to get your COVID-19 vaccination, here’s a handy list. Currently, Pfizer vaccines can be given to children 12 and older while the Modern and Johnson & Johnson shots are for adults only. With that said, state and county officials will likely implement that protocol for 12 to 15 year […]
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Wisconsin reports P.1 variant case, additional case of variant B.1.351
WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported its first case of P.1. variant strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Health officials refer to the strain as P.1. Casas of two other strains — B.1.1.7 and B.1.35.1 — have also been confirmed. State officials noted that the variants happen through mutations, which […]
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Palm Leaving DHS for Biden Administration
MADISON — Andrea Palm, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee, is leaving to become the nominee as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Biden Administration. Her last day at DHS is Wednesday. “Andrea Palm is a public servant through and through—she’s been a critical part of our […]
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Immunizations Near Me
The Racine Health Department is not offering immunizations at this time. The Healthcare Network of Racine has yet to resume vaccine administration. All services that require an appointment at the Central Racine County Health Department, including immunizations are not currently taking place. These closures are due to COVID-19. Staying up-to-date on immunizations is important. There […]
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Kenosha County to Offer Human Services on the Go, a Mobile Unit Targeted to Specific Neighborhoods
The Kenosha County Division of Aging, Disability, and Behavioral Health Services, in partnership with other agencies, will offer a mobile human services unit that will travel through targeted areas throughout the summer beginning this week. Housed in a small bus, the Human Services on the Go unit will offer on-the-spot Narcan training, information about substance […]
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Testing for childhood lead poisoning in Racine County dropped to the lowest levels in 5 years, here’s why that’s a problem
At any level, lead is a poisonous neurotoxin and a notorious thief of human potential. Every year, Racine County health officials witness the diagnosis of lead poisoning in over 100 children per year. However, as testing levels decrease, many children remain undiagnosed, resulting in dire consequences. The primary source of lead exposure is lead-based paint. […]
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3 UW-Parkside Students Receive $7,000 Scholarships
SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System’s Vax Up! “70 for 70” campaign was scheduled to run through October 31, but came to an early end on October 28 with what was originally billed as a “final push” reception at UW-Parkside. Instead, President Thompson was able to announce the campaign’s success at “Brats & […]
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Will Racine Unified require wear face masks this fall? Possibly
RACINE – As the number of COVID-19 cases has increased, health officials want the Racine Unified School District Board of Education to require staff and students to wear face masks. The current re-entry plan allows students and staff the option to wear a mask, but that policy may change as the district considers new data and recommendations. “We hope […]
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COVID-19 vaccination eligibility open to 16-year-olds and older
WISCONSIN – Anyone older than 16 is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination starting April 5, state officials said Tuesday. Wisconsin joins about 40 states where vaccines are set to be made widely available before a publicly claimed May 1 deadline for total availability sought by President Joe Biden. Officials cautioned that while everyone in the […]
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Walgreens Makes Abbott’s BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Self Test Available Over-The-Counter at Stores Nationwide
As part of Walgreen’s ongoing efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in communities across the U.S., the company announced today it has entered into an agreement with Abbott to sell the BinaxNOW™ Rapid Antigen Self Test over-the-counter in Walgreens stores nationwide. Beginning this week, this test will be available for purchase on Walgreens.com, and […]
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Launches in Wisconsin
WI Exposure Notification, a new mobile app to assist in notifying contacts of people who’ve tested positive for COVID-19, is now live. The voluntary app complements the state’s and partner agencies’ efforts in contact tracing by letting Wisconsinites know faster if they’ve been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, allowing them to take […]
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Evers on COVID-19: “Things have worsened quickly”
WISCONSIN – With hospitals running out of bed capacity, Governor Tony Evers said Wednesday that he plans to extend the COVID-19 public health emergency and the mask order through at least Jan. 15. Evers issued the orders in September and set them to expire on Nov. 21. However, he said he plans to issue new […]
