COVID-19 cases United States: 32,244,617 cases, 577,224 deaths Wisconsin: 595,049 confirmed, 2,831,052 negative, 6,756 deaths Central Racine County Health Department: 13,062 (combined confirmed and probable; +106 from last week), 68,003 negative (+879), 210 deaths (+0) City of Racine Public Health Department: 9,808 cases (combined confirmed and probable; +121 from last week), 48,914 negative (+536), 118 […]
Tag: Covid-19 testing
Posted inSchools
$175 Mill. Available for School-Based COVID Testing
MADISON – Wisconsin has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff and students. The funds, coming through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, were announced Tuesday by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) and Gov. Tony Evers. […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Walgreens Makes Abbott’s BinaxNOW
Walgreens Makes Abbott’s BinaxNOW
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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UW-Parkside Receives Additional Federal COVID Dollars for Students
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside students experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing global pandemic can now access additional federal dollars through the university’s Financial Aid Department. Parkside has received $1,890,973 via the Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The funding received is in addition to the pandemic funds received via the CARES […]
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UW-Parkside Kicks off Latest Round of Community COVID Testing Jan. 27
SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is working with UW System and federal and state partners to restart COVID-19 “rapid-results” testing for community residents. Community testing will restart on January 27 at UW-Parkside Tallent Hall, 900 Wood Road. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday from 9:00 […]
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COVID Testing in Racine and Kenosha County
Hope is on the horizon as the COVID-19 vaccine begins to be distributed. While that is an important step forward, it is crucial to remain vigilant to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community until the vaccine is widely distributed. Wear a mask when venturing out of your home, keep your distance, and get […]
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Wisconsin National Guard Continues COVID-19 Testing Throughout the State
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams continue testing across the state at a number of regional community-based testing sites. Teams have collected a cumulative total of over one million specimens since April 2020 at community-based testing sites and institutional-based testing missions. The Wisconsin National Guard’s collection activities support the Wisconsin Department of […]
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Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Resumes This Week in County
RACINE COUNTY – Drive-through COVID-19 testing resumes at two locations in Racine County this week. The free tests are conducted by the Wisconsin National Guard. Testing is offered Wednesdays, through March 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Racine County Fairgrounds in Union Grove, 19805 Durand Ave. (Highway 11) Vehicles should enter the […]
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UW-Parkside COVID-19 Rapid Testing Schedule Updated
SOMERS, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Parkside has updated its COVID-19 rapid-results testing schedule to reflect changes due to the holiday break. For COVID-19 “surge testing” that provides the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid test, testing will not be available from December 23 through January 4. Testing will resume starting Tuesday, January 5. The location for the surge testing […]
Posted inBreaking
County reports new uptick in COVID-19 cases, vaccines on the way
RACINE COUNTY – After an initial decline in the number of new COVID-19 virus cases earlier this month, Racine County reported 883 additional cases and 25 deaths during the past week. In its weekly COVID-19 update on Monday, county officials reported that 344 of the new cases came from the areas covered by the City […]
Posted inUptown Observer
COVID-19 testing site in Kenosha County moving to Trevor
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Starting Friday, the Wisconsin National Guard weekly COVID-19 testing site in the county will be housed at a new location. The testing site will now rest at the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue Station No. 1, 11252 254th Ct., in Trevor. Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. […]
Posted inUptown Observer
Kenosha County recommends 10-day quarantine protocol for symptom-free COVID-19 contacts
Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit is recommending people who have been exposed to COVID-19, but are symptom-free, quarantine themselves for 10 days. File photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ The Kenosha County Division of Health Monday unveiled a new 10-day isolation period protocol for those exposed to COVID-19. However, the […]
Posted inUptown Observer
KFD to offer free COVID testing in Uptown Wednesdays and Fridays
KENOSHA ⏤ The Kenosha Fire Department will offer free COVID-19 testing twice weekly in Uptown starting Friday. The department announced in a press release Thursday that it will be hosting testing at the vacant Fire Station No. 3, 2121 Roosevelt Road, in Uptown. Testing will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays through the end of […]
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Wisconsin Faith Leaders Virtually Gather to Address Wisconsin
COVID-19 cases are rising in Wisconsin. Faith leaders across the state of Wisconsin recognize the urgency for action against COVID-19 to be taken. Clery and leaders from Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Nature religious are uniting together. On November 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom a virtual conference will take place to discuss […]
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COVID-19 Testing Resumes November 5th at Festival Hall
City of Racine – City of Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced that National Guard COVID-19 testing will resume this Thursday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the location is changing from the Cesar Chavez Community Center to Festival Hall to accommodate the anticipated long line as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in […]
