Fire Call

Time: 4:39am

Location: 423 N Dixie Hwy, Heritage Health Care

Details: HFD was dispatched to a fire alarm at the above location. Nothing found and alarm

was reset.

Item Found

Details: Debit card was found outside the Drivers Facility. Owner may come to the station

to identify it.

Driving While License Revoked; Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of a Firearm by a Felon; Obstructing Justice; Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer

Time: 8:28pm

Location: 3rd St/Penn St

Arrested: Titus Barber (42) Hoopeston Male

Arrested: Andrew Thompson (56) Hoopeston Male

Details: While on a traffic stop a computer check revealed that Thompson did not have a valid license. The above subjects were found to be in possession of a firearm, methamphetamine, and paraphernalia. Both subjects were taken to HPD, where they were charged with the above, processed, and later transported to the PSB.

General Updates

Changes or updates in my daily emails will now be highlighted in RED

NEW MITIGATIONS - PLEASE SEE BELOW – MOVING TO TIER 3

Region 6 (without UIUC tests) maintained at 14.0% (ending 11/14).   Vermilion County’s 7-day rolling average decreased 14.3%.

COVID19 updates on our webpage:  https://vchd.org/covid-19/<https://vchd.org/covid-19/>


Mitigation Measures

All 11 regions will move into Tier 3 effective November 20, 2020 at 12:01AM:  I am still digesting this as it literally just came across my desk.  So please be patient for more information.

Please click on the following link for details:  https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-mitigation-plan<https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-mitigation-plan>

Areas Affected:

  *   Retail
  *   Personal Care Service
  *   Health and Fitness
  *   Hotels
  *   Manufacturing
  *   Bars and Restaurants
  *   Meetings and Social Events
  *   Offices
  *   Organized Group Recreational Activities
  *   Indoor Recreation, Theaters, Cultural Institutions

School districts and local officials should follow extensive guidance released by IDPH and ISBE<https://www.isbe.net/Pages/covid19.aspx> in August and make decisions related to in-person and remote learning at the local level, based on the unique needs of their communities.

Child care facilities may continue to operate subject to DCFS guidelines<https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/brighterfutures/healthy/Documents/Day_Care_Guidance.pdf>.


Update on Cases


Today’s confirmed cases:  We have 61 new cases and 126 released.  This brings our confirmed active case count to 258 with 235 in home isolation and 23 hospitalized (6 cases are no longer hospitalized, 1 was completely released, 4 were released to home isolation, and 1 has died).   A gentleman in his 70s has died.  Our hearts go out to his family and friends.

New cases include:  2 infants, 2 toddlers, 1 preschooler, 1 grade school child, 7 teens, 12 in their 20s, 11 in their 30s, 8 in their 40s, 7 in their 50s, 3 in their 60s, 5 in their 70s, 1 in their 80s and 1 in their 90s.

Hospitals and Congregate living facilities continue to have strains on their resources and personnel.

Increased Cases / Outbreaks

  *   Long Term Care / Congregate living
  *   Schools / Daycares
  *   Businesses / Industries


Rumor Mill


  *   Nothing new at this time.

Attachments

  *   IDPH Update
  *   VCHD Updated Graphic (in both JPG and PDF)



Statistics
Vermilion County
Total Negatives:  45,979
Total positives: 2267

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics<http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics> (From 11/1/2020 - 11/7/2020)
For County and School Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion<http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion> (from 11/1/2020-11/7/2020)

Regionally (Region 6) EXCLUDING UIUC Testing (ending on 11/13)
Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average: 9 days of positivity currently at 14.0%
Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average:  5 days of hospital admission increases
Med Surge Bed Availability:  37%
ICU Bed Availability:  33%
For Regional Metrics, including the breakdown by county:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dph.illinois.gov%2fregionmetrics&c=E,1,SrJAzCedeI1zVzqwerNImFBaKVhJ7q_Bb38Gy884N_Gf9_L2YqRagAA5jJDPUrgQyDCtH6VdOygne1QWQa6A4rFgJf-7fgpE_EtpeMiQ&typo=1>

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/<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.
  *   For Testing locations, please go to the following link:  https://vchd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Testing-Sites-for-Vermilion-County.pdf<https://vchd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Testing-Sites-for-Vermilion-County.pdf>

Vaccination Plans  (no set dates at this time) http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan<http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan>

     *   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


  *   Nothing New at this time

Updates of Flu

Early flu reports still indicate a lower than normal flu season.  For more information:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/influenza/influenza-surveillance<http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/influenza/influenza-surveillance>

  *   Percent of outpatient visits for ILI (influenza like illness) – 1.46% (baseline is 1.9%)
  *   Percent /number of Influenza positive tests – Season so far is .8%
  *   Illinois influenza-associated ICU admissions – Season so far is 2



We still have about 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<http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics?regionID=6>

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Vermilion County during November. These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.

Violations Enforcement Activity

Safety Belt Citations 33

Child Restraint Citations 1

Total Citations 41

Total Written Warnings 8

Most motorists know safety belts save lives, but some ignore their safety and that of their families by neglecting to use safety belts and child restraint devices. These patrols reinforce the occupant protection message by focusing on those who ignore the law. Lives can be saved if people simply “buckle up!” This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Traffic Accident H20-5242

Time of Accident: 12:00 AM

Date of Accident: 11-14-2020

Location of Accident: 800 W Main Street Driveway

Unit 1: 2015 Jeep driven by Johanna Rutledge of Hoopeston (F) (26)

Unit 2: 2017 Chevy Equinox Owned by Brianna Meier of Milford

Parked Unit in drive.

Details: Unit 2 was parked overnight in a driveway, Unit 1 struck Unit 2 but did not realized she had hit the unit. Unit 1 did provide full details and cooperation. Both units insured no tickets, no injuries reported.

General Updates

Changes or updates in my daily emails will now be highlighted in RED

Region 6 (without UIUC tests) increased to 14.0% (ending 11/13).   Vermilion County’s 7-day rolling average increased to 14.5%. 

COVID19 updates on our webpage:  https://vchd.org/covid-19/

Mitigation Measures  (This is NOT Phase 3)

TIER ONE – Still on Tier 1

The state has not put us on Tier 2 yet, even though it has been 14 days since we were put on Tier 1 and that is the guidance they have followed for other counties.  I have asked what plans are and am waiting to hear back.  I will keep you posted.  Continue to follow Tier 1 until we hear more.

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

Over the weekend we had 67 new confirmed cases and 41 released.  6 of these new cases were hospitalized.

Today’s confirmed cases:  We have 47 new cases and 28 released.  This brings our confirmed active case count to 324 with 295 in home isolation and 29 hospitalized   New cases include:  3 grade school children, 5 teens, 8 in their 20s, 4 in their 30s, 6 in their 40s, 5 in their 50s, 12 in their 60s, 2 in their 70s, and 2 in their 80s.   

PLEASE READ:  Strains on healthcare providers and LTCs are extremely high with the increase in COVID19 cases.       

Increased Cases / Outbreaks

• Election Judges
• Long Term Care / Congregate living
• Schools / Daycares
• Businesses / Industries

Rumor Mill

• Nothing new at this time.

Attachments

• IDPH Update
• VCHD Updated Graphic (in both JPG and PDF)

Statistics

Vermilion County

Total Negatives:  44,792

Total positives: 2267

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics (From 11/1/2020 - 11/7/2020)

For County and School Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion (from 11/1/2020-11/7/2020)

Regionally (Region 6) EXCLUDING UIUC Testing (ending on 11/13)

Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average: 9 days of positivity currently at 14.0% 

Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average:  5 days of hospital admission increases 

Med Surge Bed Availability:  35% 

ICU Bed Availability:  32%

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

• • 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

• Nothing New at this time

Flu Shots

We still have about 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  

A Watseka man has been identified as one of five soldiers who died in a helicopter crash November 12 in Sinai, Egypt. Sgt. Jeremy Cain Sherman, 23, of Watseka, was killed when the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter he was on crashed Thursday in Sinai, Egypt. Four other service members died in the incident, including Capt. Seth Vernon, 31, of Katy, Tex.; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dallas Gearld Garza, 34, of Fayetteville N. Car., Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, 27, of Marlborough, Mass.; and Staff Sgt. Kyle Robert McKee, 35, of Painesville, Ohio. The United States Army announced the victims’ names Saturday. Two others - Sgt. Maj. Michaela Ticha, of the Czech Republic and Lt. Col. Sebastien Botta, of France - were confirmed as casualties by their respective governments. An unidentified U.S. service member was injured in the crash, but has not been identified. The soldier was medically evacuated to an Israeli hospital and was said to be in critical condition, according to media reports. According to social media, Sgt. Sherman attended Watseka Community High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 2015 and was a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter mechanic/ crew chief. Most recently, he and his wife, Kathleen, lived in Clarksville, Tenn. The soldiers, part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers mission, were on a reconnaissance mission and crashed near the island of Tiran. The crash is under investigation. Mechanical failure is believed to have been the cause. Malicious activity does not appear to be involved, according to printed reports. About 700 troops are stationed in the area as part of a 35 -year-old peacekeeping mission, according to the Military Times. In recent months, troops in the area have assisted in operations against Islamic State group fighters, along with other regional security duties, the publication said. 

Criminal Damage to Property H20-5240

Time: 5:33pm

Location: 500 blk N 10th Av

Complainant: 26 year old Hoopeston female

Details: HPD officers were called to the area for criminal damage to a vehicle. An

investigation continues.

Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations will be extended until June 1, 2021 White encourages online renewal options CDL facilities remain open for truck drivers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in person transactions effective Tuesday, Nov. 17 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. White is encouraging the public to take advantage of online services. In addition, White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. This June 1, 2021 extension also includes those who have February, March, April and May 2021 expiration dates. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until June 1, 2021. CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders and commercial permit holders are excluded from this extension due to federal requirements. “After careful consideration, we have decided to close all Driver Services facilities until December 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic,” said White. “The health and safety of employees and the public remains paramount and face-to-face transactions potentially increase the further spread of the virus. We have extended expiration dates to assist people during this difficult time. I am also encouraging customers to consider using online services which are available for many office transactions.” As White noted, many transactions with the Secretary of State’s office may be conducted online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, some of which include:

· Renewing a license plate sticker;

· Renewing a valid driver’s license for qualifying drivers;

· Renewing a valid ID card for those age 22-64 (seniors 65 and older have free, non-expiring IDs);

· Obtaining a driver record abstract;

· Filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports; and · Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may contact adminhearings@ilsos.gov. Those who are eligible for online driver’s license renewal will receive a letter from the Secretary of State’s office with a PIN necessary for online renewal. Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expired between Feb. 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021, who qualify for online renewal should receive their PIN letter in December 2020 or January 2021. Those whose driver’s licenses or ID cards expire after Feb. 1, 2021, will receive their PIN letter approximately 90 days before their expiration date.

– Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing that a COVID-19 testing site is coming to the area next week. A mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be stationed in Paxton, IL according to the following schedule: Friday, November 20, 2020 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Anyone in line at 4:00 pm will be tested) Ford County Public Health Department 235 N. Taft St. Paxton, IL Know Before You Go Testing is free and open to all regardless of symptoms. Simple nasal swabs will be used. A phone number and name are required to receive testing results. Individuals will be called with results within 4-7 business days. Individuals are encouraged to bring their health insurance card but can still be tested without insurance. Other Testing Options State-run Community-Based Testing Sites located in Champaign (Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil St) and Bloomington (1106 Interstate Drive) are open 7 days a week. Testing at these sites is free. For more information, visit the IDPH website at https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-sites. Many healthcare providers in Ford County also have COVID-19 testing available. Please contact your provider or the facility to ask about testing criteria and appointment availability. “We encourage our residents to take advantage of the mobile testing site or Community-Based Testing Sites and get tested right away if they are experiencing symptoms, or after being exposed to an infected person,” says Lana Sample, FCPHD Administrator. “Testing is an important first step that help

General Updates

Changes or updates in my daily emails will now be highlighted in RED

Region 6 (without UIUC tests) increased to 13.0% (ending 11/10).   Vermilion County’s 7-day rolling average increased to 12.7%.  Vermilion County remains on the warning list.  See information below under statistics. 

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 go into Tier 2 mitigations by Monday) – here are the guidelines for Tier 2 - https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/Tier-2-COVID-19-Resurgence-Migitations.pdf

• Areas added under Tier 2 include are denoted by *

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 confirmed cases:  We have 90 new cases and 68 released.  This brings our confirmed active case count to 279 with 256 in home isolation and 23 hospitalized (we had 4 new hospitalizations, 1 released completely from the hospital and isolation and 3 released from the hospital into home isolation).  New cases include:  6 grade school children, 7 teens, 10 in their 20s, 9 in their 30s, 14 in their 40s, 13 in their 50s, 12 in their 60s, 9 in their 70s, 8 in their 80s and 2 in their 90s.   

We are reporting 10 deaths today (deaths stemming from 10/31-present), one gentleman in his 40s, one gentleman in his 60s, 6 gentlemen in their 70s, and 2 gentlemen in their 80s.  Our hearts go out to their friends and family.  We now have 27 deaths total from COVID19.     8 of these were from congregate living facilities. 

PLEASE READ:  Many of our VC hospitals and LTCs are in crisis mode with the number of outbreaks, availability of staff, etc.   Bed availability is down significantly.  Please remember that other emergencies are happening in our county and taking up beds and staff.  Higher numbers of COVID19 have added additional strain on current resources.  While I can report on Vermilion County residents, the current hospitalizations that we report do not reflect those who do not live in Vermilion County.       

Increased Cases / Outbreaks

• Election Judges
• Long Term Care / Congregate living – we have quite a few outbreaks in our long-term care and congregate setting facilities
• Schools / Daycares
• Businesses / Industries

Rumor Mill

• Rumor is:  It’s okay to have COVID19 positive staff work.  The Truth is:  Once again, IDPH STRONGLY DOES NOT recommend having staff work that are COVID19 positive, especially those who are symptomatic.

Attachments

• IDPH Update
• VCHD Updated Graphic (in both JPG and PDF)

Statistics

Vermilion County

Total Negatives:  43,478

Total positives: 2153

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics (From 11/1/2020 - 11/7/2020)

New Cases  per 100,000:  465 per 100K

Number of deaths:  8

Test Positivity:  11.9%

Tests Performed:  3,068

CLI (COVID19 like Illness) ED Visits % (Adults):  6.7%

Number of CLI Admissions:  18

Cluster (%) of Cases 3.8%

ICU (%) Available:  39.8%

For County and School Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion (from 11/1/2020-11/7/2020)

Youth Case Increase – 29 youth cases (minimal)

New Cases - 357

Regionally (Region 6) EXCLUDING UIUC Testing (ending on 11/10)

Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average: 8 days of positivity currently at 13.0% 

Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average:  5 days of hospital admission increases 

Med Surge Bed Availability:  31% 

ICU Bed Availability:  31%

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

• • 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

• Nothing New at this time

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  

Criminal Damage to Vehicle H20-5218

Time: 08:35

Location: 300 block S 4th Street

Complainant: 27-year-old Hoopeston Male

Arrested: Haley M Edwards (24) (F) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD was called to the above location for criminal damage to vehicle. After officer’s investigation, Ms. Edwards was placed under arrest and taken to HPD for processing. Ms. Edwards was transported to Vermilion County Jail.

Item Recovered

*** Update*** Owner located and phone returned.

Location: 400 blk of S Market

Details: A phone was found in the above location. Owner may come to the station to

identify it.

General Updates

Region 6 (without UIUC tests) increased to 12.7% (ending 11/9).   Vermilion County’s 7-day rolling average went down from yesterday (12.3) to 12.2%.  We had a positivity rate of only 8.5% on 11/9.  We still had 52 positive cases, but had tested over 600 (graph for this is at the end of the email). 

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 confirmed cases:  We have 35 new cases and 18 released.  This brings our confirmed active case count to 267 with 244 in home isolation and 23 hospitalized.  New cases include:  1 toddler, 5 teens, 6 in their 20s, 3 in their 30s, 5 in their 40s, 6 in their 50s, 4 in their 60s, 4 in their 70s, and 1 in their 80s.   

We have about 6 deaths right now that we are still waiting on residency information on. 

IDPH is asking everyone to really limit their outings and gatherings in the next 3 weeks.  Our hospitals are getting closer to reaching full capacity and our healthcare workers in the hospitals and our nursing home facilities are overwhelmed and working long and exhausting hours.  New reports from our hospitals show transfers now due to reaching capacity.  We are getting to the point where there are more people needing to be admitted than there are beds!  I don’t know what more to say to show the seriousness that we are getting into. 

Increased Cases / Outbreaks

• Election Judges (we have had a few cases among election judges – many we were told were not wearing masks)
• Long Term Care / Congregate living
• Schools / Daycares
• Businesses / Industries

Rumor Mill

• Rumor is:  It’s okay to have COVID19 positive people work.  The Truth is:  Once again, IDPH STRONGLY DOES NOT recommend having staff work that are COVID19 positive. 

Attachments

• IDPH Update
• VCHD Updated Graphic (in both JPG and PDF)

Statistics

Vermilion County

Total Negatives:  42,871

Total positives: 2063

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 11/9)

Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average: 8 days of positivity currently at 12.7% 

Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average:  5 days of hospital admission increases 

Med Surge Bed Availability:  32% 

ICU Bed Availability:  33%

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

• • 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

• Nothing New at this time

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  

Fire Call

Time: 2:10PM

Location: 600 blk of E Young

Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the above location for smoke showing on

the porch. No injuries were reported.

Driving while license suspended, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle H20-5212

Time: 6:04PM

Location: W Orange st/S 2nd Ave

Arrested: Craig Stevens(42)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: During a traffic stop a computer search showed Mr. Stevens to have a

suspended drivers license. Mr. Stevens was arrested and transported to HPD

for processing and later released with a Vermilion County Court Date.

The Vermilion County Health Department is reporting 45 new cases yesterday (one resident in their 90s, two in their 80s, two in their 70s, three in their 60s, five in their 50s, ten in their 40s, six in their 30s, eight in their 20s, two teens, five grade-school-aged children, and one pre-schooler), and 31 released, which brings us to a total of 2,028 positive cases -- 250 of which are active.

There are currently 23 COVID-positive Vermilion County residents hospitalized.

We have received 40,846 negative test results.

As wind and solar companies propose expansions in new area of our county, Vermilion County Farm Bureau is hosting a Wind / Solar Farm Information Meeting on Zoom on Monday, December 7, 2020. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.

Attorneys with Illinois Farm Bureau General Counsel who have worked with members on wind and solar projects across the state will review the basics points that landowners should have covered in their land leases. They’ll discuss such things as easements, access to property, crop damage, equipment removal after use and other important items to cover in your agreement.

Farm Bureau members that are interested in participating in the meeting should contact the Farm Bureau office at (217) 442-8713 to receive details for joining the Zoom broadcast.

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 16^th and 17^th 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

• • 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  

Burglary to Business Building H20-5177

Time of Report: 2:24 pm

Date of Report: November 9, 2020

Location: 325 S Dixie Hwy, Ross-Leemon Construction

Details: At the above time and date, Business contacted HPD reference to person(s) unknown and without permission had forced entry to the secured section of the property.

Brush Fire Call

Time: 1:23 pm

Location: 1300 block W Orange Street Hoopeston Cattle Pen Property

Details: HFD was sent with equipment reference to a brush fire that got out of control.

No injuries or damage reported.

Driving while license revoked H20-5193

Time: 3:16PM

Location: N 3Rd St/E Thompson Ave

Arrested: Josh Edwards(43)(M)of Hoopeston

Details: During a traffic stop a computer check showed Mr. Edwards to have a revoked

license. Mr. Edwards was transported to HPD for processing and later released

with a Vermilion County Court date.

WHAT:                      Three Vehicle Injury Traffic Crash

WHERE:                   Illinois 47 approximately ½ mile South of 3300 North, Champaign County

WHEN:                      Nov. 10, 2020 at approximately 4:29 a.m.

VEHICLES:              Unit 1- 2004 White Chevrolet Truck

                                    Unit 2- 2020 White International Truck Tractor Semi Trailer Combination

                                    Unit 3- 2017 Silver Chevrolet SUV

DRIVERS:                 Unit 1- Nelson Towery, 45-year-old male from Pekin, IL - Uninjured

                                    Unit 2- Adetunji Adegoke, 66-year-old male from Woodridge, IL - Uninjured

                                    Unit 3- Bettykay Benningfield, 66-year-old female from Gibson City, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

PRELIMINARY:      A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was stopped for unknown reasons in the north bound lane of Illinois 47 approximately ½ mile south of 3300 north in Champaign County. Unit 1 also had no lights activated. Unit 2 was traveling north at the same location and swerved to avoid striking Unit 1, causing the trailer being towed by Unit 2 to detach and overturn, blocking the south bound lanes of Illinois 47. Unit 3 was traveling south and struck the rear side of the overturned trailer blocking the south bound lane. The driver of Unit 3 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 drivers were uninjured. The roadway was closed for approximately 2 ½ hours.

CHARGES:               Unit 1 driver was cited for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Improper Stopping on a Roadway and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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General Updates

Region 6 (without UIUC tests) increased to 11.3% (ending 11/6).   Vermilion County’s 7 day rolling average went down to 11.6%.  

COVID19 updates on our webpage:  https://vchd.org/covid-19/

Mitigation Measures  (This is NOT Phase 3)

TIER ONE Mitigations

IDPH released guidance on Region 6 - https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/COVID-19-Resurgence-Migitations.pdf

Mitigation Q and A (begins on page 9): https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Documents/Essential%20Business%20FAQ.pdf

Update on Cases

Over the weekend:  59 new cases and 43 released.  IDPH is reporting that we have 20 deaths from COVID19.  We are waiting on information on residency for some of these before we will report.

Today’s cases:  Our case numbers will be low as our CD Coordinator will be out today, but back in this evening to confirm the names of our new cases so there is no duplication.  We are working as hard as we can to pull in contact tracers from other departments to try to catch up, but it is a never-ending task.  We hope to pull in even more contact tracers soon. 

12 new cases today and 1 released from isolation.  This puts us at 241 active cases with 220 in home isolation and 21 still hospitalized.  We unfortunately can report that we had an additional death, a female in their 100s.  This is our 15^th confirmed COVID19 death.  Our hearts go out to their family and friends.    

Outbreak / Increased Case Information

• There are increased cases or outbreaks in the following areas:
  • Congregate Living Facilities – both staff and residents
  • Large and Small Gatherings - small gatherings are especially cause for concern as people usually are around close friends and family when masks and social distancing are not being done.
  • Households – once it gets into a household, it spreads very quickly if the individuals cannot social distance and mask from each other. 
  • Industries
  • Workplaces
  • Schools / Daycares – Mainly at the schools, we are seeing kids and teachers out because of outside exposures and not necessarily an in house outbreak.  I would like to thank our schools for doing a GREAT job!!  It’s not an easy task at all.  I also want to thank the schools for helping us with contact tracing when it comes to the schools!!  We really couldn’t do this without you!

Rumor Mill

• Rumor is:  You can test out of quarantine.  THIS IS FALSE.  You cannot test out of being in quarantine.  Remember, quarantine is if you were exposed to someone with COVID19. 
• Rumor is:  You can still go to work if you test positive.  THIS IS FALSE.  You should never allow an employee to work if they test positive.  There are some instances when a critical infrastructure worker can work if they have been exposed, but that is it and extra precautions must be taken.

Statistics

Vermilion County

Total Negatives:  41,413

Total positives: 1925

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 11/6)

Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average: 8 days of positivity currently at 11.3% 

Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average:  4 days of hospital admission increases 

Med Surge Bed Availability:  34% 

ICU Bed Availability:  40%

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 an 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

• • 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. 

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. 

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  

Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful use of Weapon, Defacing of Firearm, Driving Suspended, No Insurance.

H20-5143 2020-8920

Time: 18:42

Location: 1000 blk of W Penn St.

Arrested: Marci Howey (46) (F) of Indianapolis, IN.

Details: HPD officer conducted a traffic stop. A quick search of the vehicle resulted

in possession of methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia. Ms. Howey was

arrested and transported to HPD for processing and later transported to PSB.

Fire Call

Time: 2:48am

Location: 800 blk E Main St

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for the smell of natural gas inside the

residence. Fire department cleared after finding no leaks.

On Monday, November 9^th , 2020 the Iroquois County Sheriff's Office arrested Douglas E. Brown, age 51 , of Woodland, IL, on charges of Criminal Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Relations within Families. Following an investigation, Mr. Brown was taken into custody by Iroquois County Deputies. Mr. Brown was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains awaiting a court appearance.

We are reporting 59 new cases over the weekend and 24 released, which brings us to a total of 1,913 positive cases -- 231 of which are active at this time.

There are currently 21 COVID-positive Vermilion County residents hospitalized.

We have received 40,107 negative test results.

General Updates

Region 6 (without UIUC tests) increased at 10.2% (ending 11/2).   Vermilion County’s 7 day rolling average went down to 11.7%.   

Vermilion County is officially back on the Warning List. 

IDPH has put together a few new statistics that they will be releasing today and on a regular basis:  I have included the links to these as I don’t want list everything for each of them. 

• Contact Tracing statistics http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/contact-tracing-data?DV=2
• Exposure statistics http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/location-exposure?regionID=0
• Outbreak information  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/outbreak-locations?regionID=0&rPeriod=1
• School outbreak statistics (including name of schools) http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/school-aged-metrics?countyName=Illinois
• School exposure statistics (including name of schools and numbers) http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/school-exposures?countyName=Illinois

COVID19 updates on our webpage:  https://vchd.org/covid-19/

Mitigation Measures  (This is NOT Phase 3)

TIER ONE Mitigations

IDPH released guidance on Region 6 - https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/COVID-19-Resurgence-Migitations.pdf

Mitigation Q and A (begins on page 9): https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Documents/Essential%20Business%20FAQ.pdf

Update on Cases

Today’s Cases:  32 new cases – 215 active and 22 hospitalized.   

Outbreak Information

• There are increased cases or outbreaks in the following areas:
  • Congregate Living Facilities – both staff and residents
  • Large and Small Gatherings - small gatherings are especially cause for concern as people usually are around close friends and family when masks and social distancing are not being done.
  • Households – once it gets into a household, it spreads very quickly if the individuals cannot social distance and mask from each other. 
  • We have already had some possible exposures from Halloween. 
  • Industries
  • Workplaces
  • Schools / Daycares

Rumor Mill

• • • Nothing at this time

Attachments

• IDPH Update
• No graphic today

Statistics

Vermilion County

Total Negatives:  40,107

Total positives: 1854

For All the County Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics (for 10/25-10/31)

• New Cases per 100K:  333
• New deaths:  2
• 7 day rolling average positivity rate:  12.0%
• CLI (COVID Like Illness) ED visits (adults):  6.1%
• CLI Hospital Admissions:  19
• Clusters:  3.5%
• ICU Bed Availability:  39.7%

For County and School Metrics:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/countyschool?county=Vermilion (for 10/25-10/31)

• New Youth Cases:  29 (minimal level)

Regionally (Region 6) EXCLUDING UIUC Testing (ending on 11/3)

Test Positivity 7 Day Rolling Average: 9 days of positivity currently at 10.2% 

Hospital Admissions 7 Day Rolling Average:  4 days of hospital admission increases 

Med Surge Bed Availability:  34% 

ICU Bed Availability:  38%

For Regional Metrics, including the breakdown by county:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/regionmetrics

Testing Information

• COVID-19 Mobile Testing Van at DACC (2000 E. Main St. Danville) in their north parking lot from 9-4:30
  • 11/2 – 11/8
• 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.   

Vaccination Plans  (no set dates at this time) http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan

• • 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

• Nothing new at this time

Flu Shots

We will have drive-thru flu clinics on the following days HERE at the Vermilion County Health Department.

• November 7 (Sat) 9:00 - noon

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  

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