Vermilion County NEW Case Counts (as of 9/29)

Updated Case Numbers:   60 new cases and 37 were released.  Of the 60 new cases, 0 were fully vaccinated.  We had zero breakthrough cases (those who were vaccinated and were hospitalized or died) and zero reinfection.



We continue to see a high number of cases in our youth.



43 (68%) cases under the age of 20

13 cases between the ages of 20 – 49

7 cases over the age of 50 (only 2 were over the age of 70).



We had 1 additional death, a gentlewoman in her 70s.  Our thoughts go out to her family.







Regional Hospital Information (Region 6 covers 21 counties and has 15 hospitals and 1 VA)



Three of our Region’s Hospital’s EDs were at Peak Census as of this morning.  We are finally seeing hospitalizations go down as a whole in our region.  We have had over 10 days of patient decreases or days of stabilization.  Let’s hope this continues.



Adult ICU beds available:  23

Pediatric ICU beds available:  2

COVID19 Adult Patients in ICU beds:  15

COVID19 Adult Patients in Non-ICU beds:  88

COVID19 Pediatrics (under 18) in ICU beds: 0

COVID19 Pediatrics (under 18) in Non-ICU beds:  2

COVID19 patients on vents:  5

ED Boarders:  3

Interfacility Transfers:  7

Patient deaths:  4





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

Check our website for upcoming COVID19 Vaccination Clinics at the Vermilion County Health Department:  www.vchd.org<http://www.vchd.org>  VCHD is not yet offering the 3rd Dose or the Booster.

  *   October 7th, 2021 (MODERNA ONLY)
     *   Time:  9am-11am
     *   Location:  VCHD
     *   Walk-ins welcome no later than 10:30am
     *   Please register at www.vchd.org<http://www.vchd.org>



POP up Clinics through EMA and IDPH

  *   Rossville Fall Festival on October 2nd from 9am-5pm
     *   Moderna Vaccine
     *   129 S. Chicago Street, Rossville, IL
     *   For questions, please call Sherri Decker, 217-433-9056
  *   DACC – Bremer on October 1st from 9am-3pm
     *   Pfizer Vaccine
     *   2000 E. Main Street, Danville, IL
     *   For questions, please call 217-443-8756
  *   BHRA High School on October 5th from 7:30am-9:30am
     *   Pfizer Vaccine
     *   17268 E. 2750 North Rd, Bismarck, IL
     *   For questions, please call Kelly Strader, 217-759-7291



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.