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05/18/2021

Coronavirus cases in the US are at their lowest rate since September and deaths are at their lowest point since April 2020. The latest COVID news.

05/17/2021

Ages 12 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the FDA and the CDC say. But when and where, and what about younger kids? You have questions. We have answers.

05/13/2021

Changes have been made to the Rock County Reopening Phase Plan.

- Revised Face Covering section
- Updates to Phase 3 to establish general gathering recommendations and incorporate a 75% capacity limit recommendation for applicable public spaces and gathering locations

Rock County is currently is Phase 2 and will continue to assess the opportunity to move to the next phase.

The full reopening plan can be found on Rock County Public Health's website.
https://www.co.rock.wi.us/publichealth-familycommunity/publichealth-communicabledisease/coronavirus-disease-2019/232-departments-category/health-department/coronavirus/2430-coronavirus-reopen

05/10/2021

Another super handy resource has been created to make getting a COVID-19 vaccine even easier. Wisconsin has joined VaccineFinder to help connect you with your local vaccination sites as well as help you see which clinics are offering which vaccine manufacturer and if they are in stock.

Check it out at www.VaccineFinder.org.

05/05/2021

So, how long does immunity from the COVID-19 vaccine actually last?

With over 40% of Wisconsin residents having already received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, many are curious how long their immunity will last. Although both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccines offer incredible immunity with effectiveness in clinical trials of 94% and 95%, respectively, and ~91% for up to six months. The question of exactly how long the vaccine's immunity lasts is still being studied by experts.

As of now, Pfizer's ongoing trials indicate that their vaccine remains highly effective for at least six months, and likely longer. Additionally, Moderna's vaccine has also shown notable levels of virus-fighting antibodies six months after the second dose was given.

With research continuing, the vaccine's length of immunity remains unclear and could last anywhere from 10 months to several years. Regardless, some experts are predicting that (similar to other vaccines such as the flu shot) the COVID-19 vaccines could become a reoccurring shot.

Stay tuned to our page to continue to be updated on all things COVID-19 and Rock County.

05/03/2021

With talk and articles swirling about blood clots and the COVID-19 vaccine, its natural to wonder what is real and what is not. You have questions! So here are some answers.

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🔸 Experts continue to say blood clots caused by COVID-19 vaccines are a rare occurrence.
🔸 So far, the clots have appeared in about 5 people for every 1 million vaccinated. The rate among people diagnosed with COVID-19 is 39 per million.
🔸 A government panel is scheduled to announce on April 23 a decision on whether to lift the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Follow the link below to read Healthline's full article.
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-covid-19-vaccines-and-blood-clots

05/01/2021

For more updates on more COVID-19 related topics, check out our news section at www.reopenrock.com/news.

A new mask order issued in Rock County eliminates the mandate for wearing masks outdoors and says it is OK for fully vaccinated people not to wear masks indoors while

04/30/2021

"The Walgreens clinics will take place from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. on May 2 at Beloit Head Start, 1221 Henry Ave., with a second clinic for follow-up doses on May 30.

The second clinic will take place from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. on May 8 at the Rock County Jobs Center, 1900 Center Avenue, in Janesville. The second dose clinic will follow on June 5.

The Blackhawk Technical College vaccination site operates from Tuesday through Saturday at the main campus in the Town of Rock."

Blackhawk Technical College is now accepting walk-ins but pre-registration is still encouraged.

COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the Rock County area are now beginning to offer walk-up vaccinations as county public health officials say demand for the vaccine is starting to slow as

04/30/2021

Rock County Public Health Department reported the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is again recommended for use in a press release Wednesday.

04/29/2021

So, how are COVID-19 vaccines free for everyone? Who is paying for the vaccines?

** The following information was taken directly from the CDC's website **

" The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.

COVID-19 vaccination providers cannot:

- Charge you for the vaccine
- Charge you directly for any administration fees, copays, or coinsurance
- Deny vaccination to anyone who does not have health insurance coverage, is underinsured, or is out of network
- Charge an office visit or other fee to the recipient if the only service provided is a COVID-19 vaccination
Require additional services in order for a person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; however, additional healthcare services can be provided at the same time and billed as appropriate

COVID-19 vaccination providers can:

- Seek appropriate reimbursement from the recipient’s plan or program (e.g., private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid) for a vaccine administration fee (However, providers cannot charge the vaccine recipient the balance of the bill)
- Seek reimbursement for uninsured vaccine recipients from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s COVID-19 Uninsured Program "

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html?s_cid=10473:free%20vaccine%20covid:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY21 **

04/27/2021

For more COVID-19 related articles, check out our news resource at www.reopenrock.com/news.

Rock County public health officials say they have found the first local cases of two coronavirus variants.

04/26/2021

SAVE and protect your COVID-19 vaccination card, but DO NOT LAMINATE it!

When you receive a COIVD-19 vaccine shot, you will be given a vaccination card that includes your name, birthdate, vaccine manufacturer and lot number, the time and place of your vaccination, and whether you require a booster shot. It is important to keep and protect this card so that you can document your vaccine information as well as have that card in case you require a booster shot sometime in the future. Additionally, some destinations and cruise lines have started requiring that travelers be fully vaccinated before entering. On the fun side, several businesses are offering special deals to those who are vaccinated so having that information handy could save you some money!

Why shouldn't you laminate your card?
If you laminate your card, health providers will be unable to update your information if you do end up needing/receiving a booster shot. Instead, photograph or scan your card to create an additional copy then place the original card in a safe place, a plastic badge holder, a luggage ID/contact tag, a waterproof folder, or a DIY wallet made from clear packing tape (Pinterest for the win!).

To read more about this topic or see where we found some great information, check out Healthline's full article with the link below.
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/keep-your-covid-19-vaccine-card-safe-but-dont-laminate-it-heres-why