COVID cases in La Crosse County hit highest total since January

La Crosse County has been rated as having a “high” COVID-19 transmission rate by the state, in part because of the fast-spreading Delta variant.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the county are rising.

La Crosse had 70 cases over a two-day span this week, including 38 on Monday — the most cases in a day since the end of January.

As can be seen above, most of the cases are among the unvaccinated, but breakthrough cases among the vaccinated are being reported.

La Crosse County residents fully vaccinated hit 56.1% Thursday. Statewide, the total is 49.9%. Two neighboring counties have yet to get to 40% fully vaccinated — Jackson (39.5%) and Monroe (39.0%). While Vernon County is at 45.2% and Trempealeau is at 53.2%.

With the “high” transmission rate, masking is recommended for everyone aged 2 and over, including those who are vaccinated.

“We are asking the public to be aware of this concerning increase in COVID-19 cases and take the necessary steps to protect themselves,” La Crosse County Health Department director Audra Martine said. “The most important step is to get vaccinated, the next is to wear a mask when in a public place.”

The vaccine is free and readily available at multiple places throughout the area.

The La Crosse County Health Department provides free vaccines every week at standing clinics and can provide home-based vaccination for individuals, who are unable to leave their residence.

See below, go to the “Vaccines” page for more information, or call us to set up an appointment: (608) 785-9872.

Current COVID-19 Vaccine Providers:

The following places have COVID-19 vaccine available:

La Crosse County Health Department

• The La Crosse County Health Department has a standing free vaccine clinic at the La Crosse Public Library on Wednesday afternoons from 1 – 4 PM throughout the month of August.
• The La Crosse County Health Department also provides free COVID-19 (and other) vaccines at Tuesday morning clinics held at the health department. Please call ahead for an appointment: (608) 785-9723

Walgreens

• Vaccine is available through Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program with a variety of local Walgreens locations.
• Visit their website to learn more: Walgreens’ website. 
• Call 1-800-Walgreens with questions.

Wal-Mart

• Vaccine is available through Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program with a variety of local Wal-Mart locations.
• Visit their website to learn more: Wal-Mart website.

Weber Health

• For up-to-date vaccine availability, clinic hours, and general information, visit www.weber-health.com.
• Walk-ins accepted at 333 Front St. N Clinic on Tuesday & Wednesday (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Thursday & Friday (12 p.m. – 6 p.m.), and Saturday (9 a.m. – 12 noon).
• Appointments available Tuesday-Saturday by visiting www.weber-health.com/vaccine.

Gundersen Health System

• Walk-in appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine are available for adult patients and non-patients at our Onalaska Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5. 
• Adult Gundersen patients can also schedule their appointment through MyChart or by calling the scheduling line at (608) 775-6829. Adult non-patients can call the scheduling line. Press option 2. 
• Parents or guardians of patients ages 16 and 17 must schedule their child’s appointment for the Pfizer vaccine only in advance by calling (608) 775-6829. 
• Appointments are available at Gundersen’s Critical Access Hospitals and regional locations by scheduling through MyChart or calling locations.

Mayo Clinic Health System

• Mayo Clinic patients can directly schedule their vaccination appointment using Patient Online Services or the Mayo Clinic App. Check availability in the “New Appointment” section of Patient Online Services. Select the “COVID-19 Vaccination” box to determine if times are available.
• Walk-ins are also now available in La Crosse: Hours are 8am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. 10am-7pm on Wednesday.
  
  If you are not a Mayo Clinic Health System patient currently or do not have access to Patient Online Services, call 608-392-7400 to schedule a vaccine appointment. 

Other Vaccinators

• Some vaccination partners may host clinics through employers or for specific populations. This information would be provided directly by the vaccinator. 
• You may also find vaccine clinics and locations at vaccinefinder.org.