As of Tuesday, at least 5,839 people in Racine County have received at least one dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to data from the Department
Gov. Tony Evers Jan. 7 announced the Wisconsin National Guard administered their one millionth COVID-19 test this week, representing a significant milestone in the stateâs effort to offer regular, widespread testing statewide.
âThis milestone further exemplifies the absolutely vital role the Wisconsin National Guard has played in our stateâs response to the COVID-19 pandemic,â said Gov. Evers. âThis has been the longest activation of the Guard in state history and yet day in and day out the Guard answers the call to help their neighbors and communities. Whether through testing, working at the polls on election day, helping local governments, or assisting in our vaccine distribution program, we greatly appreciate their service and dedication to our state.â
Fifty more people were added Wednesday to the total of those who have died in Wisconsin because of COVID-19, but the daily number of cases continues to decline.