THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE VERMILION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
GOOD AFTERNOON:
First, The CDC is reporting that Vermilion County remains in High Transmission Rate for COVID. At the High Community Level, we are all are advised to wear a mask in indoor public places. In addition, we are all advised to get up to date on our COVID-19 vaccines or get our 2nd booster, if eligible.
In addition, persons who are elderly or immunocompromised (at risk of severe outcomes) should consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public where they could be exposed to COVID.
Second, the SHIELD Illinois team will continue to offer free COVID testing here, from 10m a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Vermilion County COVID Case Rates (IDPH)
Case Rate (7 day rolling average) / per 100,000: 62.9
Percentage ICU Beds Available in our Region: 31%
COVID-19 Diagnosed Hospital Admissions: 2
Weekly Deaths Reported: 0 (Total Vermilion County COVID-related deaths : 297)
Current Community Level for Vermilion County: HIGH
PLEASE BE SAFE
ALSO: The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 32,268 new cases of Coronavirus throughout the state of Illinois over the past week.
