by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMarch 21, 2022 This story also appeared in Wisconsin Examiner As COVID-19 cases continue to ease in Wisconsin and public health officials cast a wary eye toward the possibility of a new increase, tracking the virus in wastewater is taking on new importance. “It can kind of give us a kind […]
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Approved redevelopment plan for Lincoln-King neighborhood marks significant milestone for the area
RACINE — The historic Lincoln-King neighborhood will soon be the recipient of $15 million in redevelopment investments intended to increase housing options. The Community Development Authority (CDA) approved the 20-year plan following a public hearing Tuesday evening. The city secured a $15 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant from the state. This grant is part of […]
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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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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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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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After Two Years Virtual, Jehovah’s Witnesses Meet In-Person Again
All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide resumed holding in-person meetings during the week of April 1. For Corinne Baum of Grafton, Wisconsin, the return to in-person meetings was comforting. “The minute I stepped through the door,” she said, “I felt I was coming home.” One of Baum’s favorite things about being back to in-person meetings […]
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AMI Vaccination Clinic at Regency Mall approved to administer COVID vaccines to children 6 months and older
The City of Racine has announced that the AMI Vaccination Clinic, located in the former Burlington Coat Factory, in Regency Mall is now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children who are 6 months of age or older. The clinic is located at 5538 Durand Ave. The clinic is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. […]
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‘Tis the season: COVID, flu vaccines recommended for everyone age 5+
Racine County residents can deck the halls with peals of healthy laughter this holiday season by making sure anyone in their household over the age of five receives both the flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Vaccines can be stacked The flu, COVID, and other vaccinations can be given at the same time without outside side effects […]
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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 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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A remembering: Honoring those that have suffered from COVID-19
These past two years have been difficult on so many levels with COVID-19. We wanted to give a space for friends and family members to honor their loved ones – those who have died from COVID-19 and those who have been affected by COVID-19. Why are we doing this? Wrapping our heads around the impact […]
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Growing Illness Rates Prompt Kenosha County, Hospitals To Urge COVID-19 Vaccinations
KENOSHA COUNTY – Citing the highest number of COVID-19 cases in nearly a year and rising hospitalization rates, the Kenosha County Public Health Department and the county’s two hospital systems issued a joint statement on Wednesday afternoon urging the public to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. “As of today (Wednesday, Dec. 8), the seven-day daily average […]
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COVID-19 Tests Resume At Festival Hall
RACINE – In response to recent upticks in positive COVID-19 cases, regular free testing for the virus resumes Thursday from 12-6 p.m. at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St. The tests, conducted by members of the Wisconsin National Guard, will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays each week through Dec. 13. The testing is open to […]
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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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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 […]
