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Rapid testing, student vaccinations get local traction

Rapid testing, student vaccinations get local traction Dave Clarke The Star Courier The Wethersfield School District now has a new tool in its toolbox which will help keep students in classrooms and sports now that they are back in school five days a week. The Wethersfield School Board approved a rapid testing program at its April meeting Thursday night which will allow the school nurse to administer the test to students who exhibit COVID symptoms and know within minutes whether they test positive or negative for the virus.  Kewanee School Dist. 229 also is participating in the rapid test program, part of an Illinois State Board of Education pilot program. The state also announced late last week that it would be opening up vaccinations to 16-year-olds.

Health officials offer signup for Friday s vaccine clinic

Health officials offer signup for Friday s vaccine clinic Henry/Stark County Health Department The Henry and Stark County Health Department and the Henry County Office of Emergency Management announce the online registration system for the First Dose Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic scheduled for Friday, April 9th is open.     Those eligible to participate include anyone 18 years of age and older who have not yet been vaccinated. Henry and Stark County residents age 65 and over, those in Phase 1B+ which include those under 65 years with co-morbidities; and remaining healthcare (1A) and frontline essential workers (1B) who have not been vaccinated, are still advised to seek vaccination. 

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