The Vermilion County Health Department is reporting 101 new COVID-19 cases (one resident in their 80s, one in their 70s, thirteen in their 60s, thirteen in their 50s, ten in their 40s, eighteen in their 30s, sixteen in their 20s, nineteen teens, seven grade-school-aged children, and three infants), and 122 released, which brings the county to a total of 12,799 positive cases.
Vermilion County has lost a total of 185 Vermilion County residents to COVID-related deaths since this pandemic began.
There are currently 30 Vermilion County residents with COVID hospitalized. There are currently 233 active COVID cases in the county.
The Health Department is aware of nine Vermilion County residents who have become reinfected with COVID since June 1.
Of the 101 cases being reported today, four of them have stated they have been fully vaccinated. As part of the interview process, contact tracers ask each person who tested positive whether they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Of the 30 county residents currently hospitalized with COVID, four of them are fully vaccinated.
The Health Department reminds you that vaccinations save lives.
Due to Vermilion County’s HIGH transmission status, it is recommended that everyone, despite vaccination, should wear a mask when indoors.
Vermilion County Vaccination Counts (As of September 24th , 2021) http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccinedata?county=Vermilion
Numbers are still based on 2018 population
Total Number of Vaccinations Administered (includes 12+): 52,614
Total Number of Vermilion County Residents FULLY vaccinated (includes 12+): 28,139
Percentage of Vermilion County’s TOTAL Population who are FULLY vaccinated: 36.64%
For total population numbers ONLY, if we look at current estimated population, (2021 – 73,870), Vermilion County looks closer to 38.1% fully vaccinated.
Percentage of those who are 65+ and have at least 1 dose: 73.54%
Percentage and Number of those who are 65+ that are fully vaccinated: 70.61% / 10,490
Percentage of those who are ages 18-64 and have at least 1 dose: 42.09%
Percentage and Number of those who are 18-64 that are fully vaccinated: 38.04% / 16,684
Percentage of those who are 12-17 and have at least 1 dose: 18.80%
Percentage and Number of those who are 12-17 that are fully vaccinated: 15.90% / 965
Vaccination Percentages by Zip Code (this is the zip code given at the time of vaccination)
Provided by IDPH
