| For Immediate Release January 18, 2022
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Evers Administration Continues COVID-19 Testing Efforts, Support 10.9 million COVID-19 tests administered in 2021, including nearly 200,000 tests administered in K-12 schools Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today reminded Wisconsinites of available programs continuing to provide COVID-19 testing to Wisconsinites, including community testing sites, a K-12 testing program, support for child care testing, testing programs in shelters, long-term care facilities, jails, and pharmacies, and a service to distribute free at-home testing supplies. As Omicron spreads rapidly in Wisconsin, testing remains a critical tool to stopping the spread of COVID-19. To provide the most convenient testing options for Wisconsinites during this time, DHS encourages Local and Tribal Health Departments, health care providers, and other eligible individuals and organizations to apply for the community testing support program. Applications are due February 11, 2022. "Wisconsin has ranked among the best in the country for getting available vaccine shots in arms and we continue to increase our COVID-19 testing efforts," said Gov. Tony Evers. "As demand for testing increases, we are continuing to provide robust testing options and support to keep Wisconsinites healthy and safe while working increase testing capacity with public and private partners across the state." View the entire news release. |
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