The COVID-19 news in Kewaunee County improved slightly this week, as the number of positive tests fell considerably compared to last week.  After reporting 421 cases last week, the Kewaunee County Public Health Department confirmed Friday that 277 more positive tests of COVID-19 in the past week.  The active cases dropped more than half from 238 to 113, with less hospitalization (3) and no deaths reported.  The county’s number of hospitalizations and deaths tends to lag behind the state’s reporting.  There were 402 recoveries noted in the Kewaunee County COVID-19 update.
 
53.7 percent of Kewaunee County residents have received at least one dose on the vaccination front, and just over half, 50.5 percent, are fully vaccinated.  
 
Kewaunee County Public Health is taking appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or booster on Tuesdays and Fridays.  Call 920 388-7160 for an appointment.