For total case counts, hospitalizations, deaths, general vaccination rates, transmission levels, and regional metrics, you can see that on our COVID19 page (should be updated by end of business day): https://vchd.org/covid-19/<https://vchd.org/covid-19/>
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Vermilion County New Case Counts
10/25 – 10/29: We had 235 new cases and 260 were released. Of the 235 new cases, 14 were vaccinated. We currently have 16 people hospitalized. Two cases were breakthrough cases and zero were reinfections.
88 cases – Under the age of 20
99 cases – Ages 20-49
48 cases – Ages 50 and above
We were informed of 4 additional deaths this week: A gentlewoman in her 30s, a gentlewoman in her 50s, a gentleman in his 70s, and a gentleman in his 60s. Our thoughts go out to their friends and family.
This brings our total number of deaths to 200.
COVID19 Case Updates per Zip Codes:
Zip Codes / Towns with the highest rate of reported new cases between 10/21 and 10/28
* Allerton / 61810
* Bismarck / 61814
* Catlin / 61817
* Fairmount / 61841
* Fithian / 61844
* Potomac / 61865
* Westville / 61883
Zip codes / Towns with NO reported new cases reported between 10/21 and 10/28
* Alvin / 61811
* Armstrong / 61812
* Collison / 61831
* Henning / 61848
* Muncie / 61857
* Rankin / 60960
COVID19 Vaccination Rates per Zip Code
Zip Codes / Towns with highest increase of reported new vaccinations between 10/21 and 10/28
* East Lynn / 60932
* Henning / 61848
* Potomac / 61865
Zip Codes / Towns with no reported increase of new vaccinations between 10/21 and 10/28
* Allerton / 61810
* Armstrong / 61811
* Fairmount / 61841
* Muncie / 61857
* Rankin / 60960
Regional Hospital Information (Region 6 covers 21 counties and has 15 hospitals and 1 VA) – No Update today as only partial information was available.
Testing Updates
Testing in Vermilion County – Please visit our website for testing opportunities in Vermilion County: https://vchd.org/<https://vchd.org/>
Testing in Champaign – Please visit CUPHD’s website for testing opportunities in Champaign. https://www.c-uphd.org/covid-testing.html<https://www.c-uphd.org/covid-testing.html>
Vaccine Clinic Updates
There are quite a few opportunities to receive your COVID19 Vaccine / Booster (please bring your vaccination cards and ID)
* Mark Denman Elementary School: October 30th from 4-7pm; Pfizer only. (no appointment needed)
* Oakwood Public Library: October 30th from 9am-12pm. All COVID19 Vaccines will be available – Boosters too! (no appointment needed)
* VCHD: We are offering Moderna Boosters on November 4th (appointments ONLY) – continue to check the website in case of any openings due to cancellations. www.vchd.org<http://www.vchd.org>
* DACC at Bremer Conference Center: November 5th and November 10th from 9am-3pm. All COVID Vaccines for BOOSTERS! (No appointment needed)
* East Central Illinois Community Action Agency at 56 North Vermilion St: November 5th, 2nd dose Pfizer 12pm – 4pm.
* Carle - call for an appointment or go online beginning November 1st for Booster Vaccines
* Local Pharmacies - make appointments online, check to see if they have the vaccine you need: 1st Dose / 2nd Dose / 3rd Dose / Booster I have heard that you can get in and out of the pharmacies in less than 10 minutes for vaccines (depending on how busy they are).
I have had A LOT of businesses and organizations reach out to get onsite clinics and I will keep you all aware of any that are open to the public! This is a GREAT opportunity for the clinics come to you and they can offer all types of the COVID19 vaccine.
To have a Vaccine Clinic onsite, here is the link to fill out a Vaccine Clinic Application: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccinationclinics<http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccinationclinics>
Here is a list of other Locations in Vermilion County someone can receive COVID19 Vaccines. It is important to call the location prior to going to make sure what vaccine is being offered as that can change depending on supply and demand. We do not always know what every location is offering.
OSF https://osfil.vaccine.mychart.com/<https://osfil.vaccine.mychart.com/>
Carle https://carle.org/Home/COVID-19-Resources/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information/county-information?county=vermilion<https://carle.org/Home/COVID-19-Resources/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information/county-information?county=vermilion>
Local Pharmacies – check their websites
Aunt Martha’s – Call 877-692-8686 to schedule an appointment
Local HealthCare Providers- please check with your local provider as some have begun to carry COVID19 vaccines.
