Several COVID-19 outbreaks in the central Illinois area mean the region is one step closer to having increased restrictions imposed on businesses and other entities.
Region 6 currently has a positivity rate of 7.7 percent. If that rises to or above eight percent for three consecutive days, then more restrictions including an indoor dining ban and lowered gathering limits would be imposed.
Outbreaks have occurred throughout the region in recent days. A total of 345 inmates and 38 staff at the Robinson Correctional Center have tested positive for the virus. Outbreaks have also occurred at a nursing home in Piper City and at an assisted living facility in Clinton.
The Vermilion County Health Department announced 17 new cases Tuesday afternoon. The new cases consist of:
- Three people in their 80’s
- Two people in their 70’s
- Four people in their 60’s
- Five people in their 50’s
- Two people in their 40’s
- One teenager
Vermilion County now has a total of 1,112 cases. Ten of the new cases are related to previously reported positive cases.
The state’s total death count surpassed the 9,000 mark yesterday.
