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Vermilion County Covid 19 update 5/26/21

We have the following clinics this week (information is available at www.vchd.org ) :

  • We will be at the Danville Housing Authority for their residents and guests with Johnson and Johnson on May 26th from 3pm-5pm.  There is no registration required and we ask that people come no later than 4:30.  This will be in their community room in the Administration Building.
  • On May 27th, we will be offering BOTH Johnson and Johnson and Moderna vaccines between 9am-12pm HERE at the Health Department.  You can register at www.vchd.org or call 217-431-2662 ext. 263 or 264.  We will also take walk-ins (please come no later than 11:30am) 
  • On May 28th, we will be doing 2nd doses at the Salvation Army from 11:30-4:00pm.  There is no registration required and we ask that people come no later than 3:30pm. 

 

 

There are still multiple opportunities to get vaccinated throughout Vermilion County. 

  • VCHD
  • OSF
  • Carle
  • VA
  • Aunt Martha’s
  • Some private providers
  • All Major Pharmacies in Vermilion County (Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson are being offered at least to some of the pharmacies – it’s a good idea to call to see which vaccine they are offering if you have a preference)

 

 

Metrics, Vaccinations, and Cases

 

Today’s numbers include 33 added and 32 released.  We had 1 infant, 2 grade school children, 6 teens, 2 in their 20s, 5 in their 30s, 4 in their 40s, 5 in their 50s, 5 in their 60s, and 3 in their 90s.  We had 1 breakthrough case.  We will also be adding 2 additional deaths.  Please see below for full information on case counts.     

 

 

Regional Metrics (as of May 25th)

Region 6 – 2.4% positivity rate (7 day rolling average)

Vermilion County – 3.3% positivity rate (7 day rolling average)

Vermilion County –  4.5%  daily positivity rate on 5/22/2021

ICU availability – 42%

Patient increases – 0 out of the last 10 days

Vermilion County Vaccination Counts (CDC Data Tracker - Data as of May 25th at 6:00am)

Total Number of Vermilion County Residents FULLY vaccinated:  18,007
Percentage of Vermilion County's TOTAL Population who are FULLY vaccinated:  23.8%
Population 12 and older who are FULLY Vaccinated:  18,007
Percentage of 12 and older who are FULLY vaccinated:  28.1%
Population 18 and older who are FULLY Vaccinated:  17,933
Percentage of 18 and older who are FULLY Vaccinated:  30.9%
Population 65 and older who are FULLY vaccinated:  8,918
Percentage of 65 and older who are FULLY vaccinated:  59.3%

Vermilion County Case Counts (as of 5/25)
Active Cases:  159
Hospitalizations:  13 (8.2% of active cases)
Total Cases (beginning March, 2020):  9,851
Total Released / Recovered:  9,555
Total Deaths:  137

 

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