MADISON, Wis. — More than 600 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered during the 11 days of the Wisconsin State Fair, Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday.
Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said the on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic administered 608 vaccine doses. All those vaccinated at the on-site clinic received a voucher for a free cream puff.
“This is great news for our state as we work to get shots in arms and ensure our economy can recover from this pandemic,” Evers said. “As the delta variant spreads throughout our state, getting shots in arms is the best way to keep our each other and our communities safe. I encourage all Wisconsinites to get the vaccine as soon as possible by finding a provider near them.”
The COVID-19 vaccine clinic was operated by AMI Expeditionary Healthcare and offered Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The fair ran from Aug. 5-15.
Wisconsin continues to experience an increase of COVID-19 cases, as indicated by a rising seven-day average. Health officials are encouraging those eligible to get vaccinated if they have not already done so.