by James Bandler, Patricia Callahan and Sebastian Rotella With no public notice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in October shut down a key lab involved in making faulty COVID-19 tests for state and local health authorities early in the pandemic. The move came less than six hours after ProPublica published an investigation that […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Underway In Racine County; Public Asked To Be Patient
RACINE COUNTY – Planning has started for how the COVID-19 vaccine may eventually be distributed in Racine County, local officials reported Friday. However, details are few and residents are urged to be patient and continue to follow public health guidelines. The Central Racine County and City of Racine Public Health Departments, along with the Racine […]
Analysis shows Alzheimer’s disease, dementia deaths up during COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin and many other states are dealing with an increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Alzheimer’s Association analysis of CDC data from 2020. MILWAUKEE ⏤ Wisconsin deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Wisconsin is not the only state seeing […]
Kenosha County backs shorter quarantine for some COVID-19 close contacts
The Kenosha County Division of Health will support a new, shortened 10-day quarantine time for symptom-free individuals who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit said Monday. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance that the 14-day quarantine length for close contacts […]
Los Desalojos Dañan La Salud Pública; El CDC Los Ha Prohibido – Por Ahora
Wisconsin (RCE Noticias) – Cuando Robert Pettigrew finalmente vio el letrero en agosto, creyó que el “buen Dios” lo había colocado frente a él. El letrero apareció meses después de que un médico le aconsejara al hombre de 52 años que dejara de atender la recepción del Motel 6 porque una masa en su pulmón […]
‘Rent is still due’: What you need to know about the CDC’s order to pause residential evictions
The federal government on Sept. 4 published an emergency order to halt residential evictions through the end of 2020. Issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the moratorium seeks to curb the spread of COVID–19 and seasonal influenza — and lower risk of overcrowding homeless shelters in fall and winter. What does […]
Evictions damage public health. The CDC has banned them — for now
When Robert Pettigrew finally saw the sign in August, he believed the “good Lord” had placed him in front of it. The sign appeared months after a doctor advised the 52-year-old to stop manning the front desk at Motel 6 as a mass on his lung and bouts with pneumonia restricted his breathing. Pettigrew saw […]
CDC Recommends Virtual Thanksgiving Gatherings This Year
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped so many things this year and Thanksgiving is next on the list. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shared guidelines on how families can have a safe holiday, recommending smaller dinners and virtual gatherings. Holiday travel isn’t advised because it poses a higher risk of spreading the virus […]
Flu Shots Now Available at All Walgreens Pharmacies
With the upcoming flu season expected to coincide with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens is now offering flu shots daily at all of its nearly 9,100 pharmacies with additional safety measures in place. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging everyone over 6 months of age to get a flu shot to […]
Mask Off: An online fashion show
Are you one of those people who feel like everyone is staring at you when you wear a face mask or are you one of the people who won’t leave the house without it? Whether you are timid to put on your face mask or you are eager to do so, this is an experience […]
First Case of Coronavirus in Wisconsin Confirmed
By Bill Houston With growing concern about the spread of the novel coronavirus spreading into the U.S., the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, local health department officials, and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the first confirmed case in Wisconsin. The unidentified adult — who has a […]
DHS Lead Abatement Program Receives Federal Approval
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today they received approval from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a health services initiative to provide lead abatement services in the homes of low-income children and pregnant women enrolled in BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid. Governor Tony Evers’ budget invested $14.2 million in […]
4 Wisconsin Salmonella Cases Linked To Pig Ears: CDC
MILWAUKEE, WI — The CDC said the salmonella outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats has now sickened 4 people in Wisconsin and 143 people in 35 states, sending 33 people to hospitals. At least 26 children under age 5 are among those sickened by potentially tainted pig ears. No deaths have been reported. Earlier […]
CDC warns holiday bakers: Don’t eat raw cookie dough!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds holiday bakers, when you prepare homemade cookie dough, cake mixes, or even bread, you may be tempted to taste a bite before it is fully cooked. Steer clear of this temptation—eating or tasting unbaked products that are intended to be cooked, such as dough or batter, can […]
Racine County STD cases continue to increase, bulk of them in City
The number of people testing positive for having sexually transmitted diseases continues to be on the rise in Racine County, but that may be because more people are getting tested. In Racine County, 1,608 cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in 2017, a 215 case or 15 percent increase compared to 2016, according to the […]
