Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourage anyone attending school in the upcoming 2021-2022 school year to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. This includes children ages 12 and up as well as anyone planning to attend in-person classes at a college or university. “Getting vaccinated now means […]
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Mahone Fund, Kenosha County Public Health Partner to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations at Upcoming Music Events
KENOSHA — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at this summer’s Lincoln Park Live Music Series performances and at the Aug. 21 HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival, event organizers announced today. These vaccination stations will be provided by way of a partnership between the Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund and Kenosha County Public […]
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New Maps Provide Additional Geographic Breakdowns of COVID-19 Vaccination Data
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released maps and corresponding downloadable data tables that break down COVID-19 vaccinations by new geographic boundaries. The new maps allow Wisconsinites to view existing COVID-19 vaccination data by municipalities (cities, towns, and villages), zip code tabulation areas, school district boundaries, and census tracts. “Breaking down existing vaccination […]
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Milwaukee Bucks Team Up With Racine To Assist In Vaccination Efforts
City of Racine – Today, the Milwaukee Bucks and the City of Racine announced that two-player signed balls are being donated to the City’s vaccine prize drawing. “The Bucks are proud to support the City and County’s efforts to vaccinate their residents. As we head into the NBA finals and look forward to our […]
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Kenosha County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Now Serving 12+ Population
Kenosha County Public Health’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinics are now able to serve clients ages 12 and up, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced today. This expansion of eligibility follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s action on Wednesday to authorize use of the Pfizer vaccine for adolescents ages 12 to 15. The change […]
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City and State Partner to Open Vaccine Clinic at Racine’s Community Centers
City of Racine – Today, Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, and Mayor Cory Mason announced that thanks to a partnership with the State of Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin National Guard, Racine’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Community Center will be a COVID-19 community vaccination location for […]
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DHS Connecting Vaccinators with Groups Wanting On-Site Vaccination Clinics
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces it is helping employers and community-based organizations connect with vaccine providers in order to offer on-site vaccinations. This will help bring vaccinations to where people are and provide increased protection from COVID-19 in their communities. The program is part of the statewide effort to promote vaccine equity […]
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Kenosha County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Update
Kenosha County Public Health’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinics are now able to offer clients the opportunity to choose which of the three vaccine varieties they wish to receive, Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit announced on Wednesday. This comes as the county is preparing to move to the next phase of its vaccine rollout, ending mass […]
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Registration for Vaccination Clinic Expands
Residents with underlying medical conditions who become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, March 22, can register now on the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry to receive the vaccine at the upcoming Regency Mall clinic. Residents can register for the clinic by visiting the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry at https://vaccinate.wi.gov. They will then receive an […]
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New Kenosha County Vaccination Clinic Now Operational
Kenosha County Public Health’s expanded-capacity COVID-19 community vaccination clinic is now operational in the former Shopko building at 5300 52nd St. in Kenosha. The former clinic site in the Kenosha County Job Center is no longer operational. Those who have appointments to receive both the first and second dose of the vaccine from Kenosha County […]
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Nearly 17% Of County Residents COVID Vaccinated
RACINE COUNTY – County officials reported Monday that 16.8 percent of Racine County residents (32,919 people) had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, more than 50 percent of the county’s age 65+ population have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In its weekly update, the county also reported planned changes […]
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Racine County Selected For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
RACINE COUNTY – Racine County is among four additional locations that will have community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The locations, which also include La Crosse and Marathon counties and a clinic split between Douglas and Barron counties, were announced Tuesday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The new clinics, to be operated by AMI […]
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COVID-19 Vaccines Remain in Short Supply This Week
RACINE COUNTY – COVID-19 vaccines remain in short supply both statewide and locally, Racine County officials reported this week. As of Monday, 19,822 county residents – or about 10 percent of the population – have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The county’s two public health departments (City of Racine Health Department and […]
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New Program Offers COVID-19 Vaccines at Area Walgreens
MADISON – COVID-19 vaccines will be available at 178 Wisconsin Walgreens pharmacies, including eight in Racine starting Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services (DHS). DHS officials cautioned that vaccine supplies are limited (approximately 100 doses per store location) and eligible residents are required to make advance appointments via the Walgreens website. Groups […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Remains in Short Supply
RACINE COUNTY – The COVID-19 vaccine remains in short supply both statewide and locally, Racine County officials reported this week. The Central Racine County Health Department (CRCHD) received just 17 percent of its requested vaccine this week. This means that limited vaccine appointments will be available. CRCHD does not have the ability to make vaccination […]
