We are reporting 114 new cases today (one resident in their 90s, three in their 80s, five in their 70s, seventeen in their 60s, fifteen in their 50s, eighteen in their 40s, nineteen in their 30s, twenty in their 20s, five teens, eight grade-school-aged children, one pre-schooler, one toddler, and an infant), and 65 released, which brings us to a total of 8,687 positive cases.

We are saddened to report another three COVID-related deaths -- two men in their 80s, and one man in his 50s.  Our sympathies go out to their families and friends.  We have lost a total of 121 Vermilion County residents to COVID-related deaths since this pandemic began.

There are currently six Vermilion County residents with COVID hospitalized.  There are currently 279 active COVID cases in the county.

Some things of note regarding our COVID vaccination clinics :

Starting Monday, we will be offering vaccination clinics six days a weeks for a few weeks.  Our staff and volunteers are working overtime to make this happen, and we are being aided by some of our community partners, by additional vaccine and supplies from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and by personnel from the Illinois National Guard.  The Guard has been instrumental in the planning of these clinics, and will be a vital part of their operation.

We are urging adults who live or work in Vermilion County and who are interested in getting a COVID vaccination to take advantage of this temporary influx of resources.  In addition to healthcare providers and pharmacies, adults can receive vaccinations at our clinics by clicking on the registration link at www.vchd.org<http://www.vchd.org>  or by calling 431-2662, ext. 263 or 264.