General Updates
Region 6 (without UIUC tests) increased to 11.9% (ending 11/7). Vermilion County’s 7-day rolling average went up to 11.9%. 11/7 reported our highest positivity rate of 14.8% since keeping track of daily rates.
COVID19 updates on our webpage: https://vchd.org/covid-19/
Mitigation Measures (This is NOT Phase 3)
TIER ONE Mitigations (it is likely that we will see additional restrictions placed on our region as we have not reduced our positivity rate and would have needed to see under 6.5% for the 7 day rolling average by 11/13)
IDPH released guidance on Region 6 - https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/COVID-19-Resurgence-Migitations.pdf
Mitigation Q and A (Updated on 11/9, begins on page 8): https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Documents/Essential%20Business%20FAQ.pdf
Update on Cases
Today’s cases: 58 new cases and 61 releases. This puts our active cases at 236 with 213 in home isolation and 23 hospitalized. We had 2 released from the hospital, but 4 added. We also had 2 additional deaths that we can report: 2 gentlemen in their 80s. Our hearts go out to their family and friends. These are our 16th and 17th deaths, and we are still waiting on some residency information on a few more.
Increased Cases / Outbreaks
- Long Term Care / Congregate living
- Schools / Daycares (again, for the most part, cases have been through outside transmission, not internally with the students / teachers)
- Businesses / Industries
Statistics
Vermilion County
Total Negatives: 41,846
Total positives: 1983
For All the County Metrics: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics
For County and School Metrics: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion
Regionally (Region 6) EXCLUDING UIUC Testing (ending on 11/7)
Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average: 8 days of positivity currently at 11.9%
Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average: 5 days of hospital admission increases
Med Surge Bed Availability: 35%
ICU Bed Availability: 36%
For Regional Metrics, including the breakdown by county: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics
Testing Information
- IMPORTANT: If your agency is doing any testing, please make sure that your negative and positive results are being submitted through IDPH’s redcap system. If you are not registered in redcap, you MUST create an account and begin to enter your results. https://redcap.dph.illinois.gov/ This is crucial that our county accounts for every test we do.
- Testing Results: To get results for mobile testing, you can call 1-800-889-3931 or 1-888-297-7208. Please wait at least 3-4 days after testing before you call. The State of Illinois Testing Center should call, but this is just in case.
Vaccination Plans (no set dates at this time) http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan
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- If you plan on dispensing, please make sure that you are signed up in ICARE for COIVD19. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Updated/New Guidance
- MMWR report of characteristics of hospitalized COVID19 patients discharged and readmitted: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6945e2.htm
- MMWR report of transmission of COVID19 infection in Households: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6944e1.htm
- HOSPITALS / HEALTHCARE: Please make sure ALL your staff are updated on current guidance as we are still hearing mixed messages.
Flu Shots
We still have about 400 flu shots left. While we have completed our flu clinics, people can still do walk-ins. If you are uncomfortable with coming in, you can request an appointment and we can do a drive thru. You can call 431-2662 ext. 249 for more information.
Charts
Positivity Rates: This can also be found at the following link if you want to see the other counties that are in our region. REMINDER: We want it to be UNDER 8%. You will have to scroll down all the way to see them. http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics?regionID=6
