We are reporting 72 new cases (two residents in their 90s, three in their 80s, eight in their 70s, six in their 60s, eight in their 50s, seven in their 40s, fifteen in their 20s, seven teens, seven grade-school-aged children, two pre-schoolers, one toddler, and six infants), and 77 released, which brings us to a total of 17,662 positive cases. We are saddened to report an additional COVID-related deaths - a woman in her 70s. Our sympathies go out to her family and friends. We have lost a total of 239 Vermilion County residents to COVID-related deaths since this pandemic began. There are currently 301 active COVID cases in the county. There are currently 44 Vermilion County residents hospitalized with COVID. We are aware of twenty-three Vermilion County residents who have become reinfected with COVID since June 1. Of the 77 cases being reported today, five of them told us they have been fully vaccinated. As part of the interview process, our contact tracers ask each person who tested positive whether they are fully vaccinated (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson) against COVID-19. Vaccinations save lives. There are quite a few opportunities to receive your COVID-19 vaccine or booster. Please bring your COVID vaccination cards and an ID. * Location: Boys and Girls Club - hosted by Aetna Better Health of Illinois, 850 N. Griffin, Danville, IL 61832 * Date and Time: January 8th, 2022 from 9am-1pm * What Type of Vaccines Will be Available: Vaccines for kids 5-11 and Pfizer for 12+, Moderna and Pfizer Boosters will also be available * This is an IEMA/IDPH Clinic and is not part of VCHD clinics. * Location: Mark Denman Elementary School, 930 Colfax Street, Danville, IL 61832 * Date and Time: January 15th, 2022 from 1pm-4pm * What Type of Vaccines Will be Available: Vaccines for kids 5-11 and Pfizer for 12+, Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J available. Boosters too * This is an IEMA/IDPH Clinic and is not part of VCHD clinics. * Location: Oakwood Public Library, 110 E. Finley Ave, Oakwood, Il 61858 * Date and Time: January 15th, 2022 from 8am-12pm * What Type of Vaccines Will be Available: Pfizer for 12+, Moderna and J&J, Boosters too. * This is an IEMA/IDPH Clinic and is not part of VCHD clinics. * Carle - call for an appointment or go online for Booster Vaccines * OSF - has vaccines for children 5 and up. Please go to www.osfmychart.org<http://www.osfmychart.org> to make an appointment. * Local Pharmacies - make appointments online, check to see if they have the vaccine you need: 1st Dose / 2nd Dose / 3rd Dose / Booster. There will be COVID-testing clinics at the Health Department on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays - from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. both days. Those interested can create accounts and make appointments through a link on our website, www.vchd.org<http://www.vchd.org>. The Team tested 247 people for COVID this week. You can also visit our COVID-19 page on our website, https://vchd.org/covid-19/<https://vchd.org/covid-19>, for more information.
