Update on Cases

 

We had 5 new cases and 2 released over the weekend.  1 of our current cases became hospitalized, none of the new cases over the weekend were hospitalized.  1 in their teens, 1 in their 20s 2 in their 30s, and 1 in their 70s.

 

Today, we have 11 new cases and 13 have been released.  We have a total of 55 active cases, with 51 at home in isolation and 4 hospitalized.   None of our new cases are hospitalized.  We have 1 case in their teens, 3 in their 20s, 1 in their 30s, 1 in their 50s, 2 in their 60s, 2 in their 70s, and 1 in their 80s.  2 of the cases are married and 1 case traveled.      

 

 

 

Statistics

Vermilion County

Total Negatives:  21,107 

Total positives: 382

Overall Positivity Rate:  1.78%

Death Rate: 1.05%

Positivity Rate from 8/23 – 8/29:  2.6%

New cases from 8/23 – 8/29:   47 per 100,000

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics (no current warnings for Vermilion County)

For County and School Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion  (We had 11 Youth Cases which is considered substantial)

 

Regionally (Region 6)

Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average:  5 Days of positivity increases, currently at 2.2 %

Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average:  4 Days of Hospital Admission Increases       

For Regional Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

 

Testing

 

• Apparently, once the word got out about the testing at Gibson Health of Hoopeston, they got overwhelmed and their supply pretty much got depleted.  They are now changing their qualifications to get tested and only have so many rapid tests, but they also have the other swab tests. 
  • They will now ONLY test their patients, people who need testing before going through procedures under the Gibson Hospital Facilities, AND ANYONE who needs a test to get back to school or work.  I am very sorry for the inconvenience.  Again, it is advised to call ahead to find out what is available and if you will be able to get a test. 
  • Just a reminder that the rapid test is an antigen test, not a PCR test.  There are some places that do require the PCR (swab test that is sent to a lab). 
• See attachment for updated testing sites