The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 35,371 new cases of COVID, statewide over the past week.
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE VERMILION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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: 56.5
Percentage ICU Beds Available in our Region: 26%
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!
