The Racine area continues to see large daily increases in new COVID-19 cases. While it is reaching all parts of the community, the COVID-19 Pandemic is disproportionately affecting minority populations and communities of colors in the City of Racine and Villages of Elmwood Park and Wind Point. Nearly 40% of cases report being of Hispanic […]
Tag: Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Gov. Evers Continues to Expand Community Testing Programs, Announces New Online Tool
MADISON —Gov. Tony Evers announced that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a new online resource that makes it easier for the public to access testing sites throughout the state. This searchable map, available here, provides Wisconsinites with testing site locations, contact information, hours of operation, and guidance on how to schedule an […]
Posted inEnvironment, Local news
Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to close several state parks to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites. Due to unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health and safety and help flatten the curve, the following Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Recreational […]
Posted inCommunity
COVID-19 Tips From A Nurse Practitioner
Ron Purtee of The Ron Purtee Show sat down with Nurse Practitioner Laura from Kenosha. They discuss best practices for social distancing, slowing the spread of COVID-19, and some ways to keep your family safe in light of everything going on. Please be advised. Some adult language is present. Opinions mentioned belong to each individual. […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
6 COVID-19 Shopping Tips
Here are some tips from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: 1. Watch what you touch Whenever possible, wipe down the handles for the cart or basket you use them. 2. Sharing is caring Times are scary and it can be easy for folks to overbuy necessities. However, this may leave others in the community […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news, Schools
Gateway To Move Courses Online, Blended Delivery Because Of COVID-19
As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, Gateway Technical College has canceled classes March 16 to March 18, all campus events March 16 through April 13 and all college-related international and out-of-state trips until April 30. The three-day class cancelation period will allow college faculty and deans time to complete their plan for instruction continuity. […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news, Schools
UW-Parkside Moves Up Spring Break In Response to COVID-19 Concerns
University of Wisconsin-Parkside leadership, after careful consideration of the national and global initiatives to help slow the spread of COVID-19, announced that the university’s annual spring break will begin a week sooner than planned. The UW-Parkside spring break was originally scheduled from Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27. Spring break will now begin Monday, […]
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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 […]