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What will spiral of latest COVID-19 variant abroad mean for Illinois?

With a fast-spreading COVID-19 variant spiraling in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, local health officials are eying Illinois' case and infection rates closely.
By Marni Pyke Apr 10, 2022 11:01 AM
State lifting indoor mask mandate Feb. 28; county sees sharp decline in COVID cases

With statewide COVID-19 hospitalization rates declining faster than at any other point in the pandemic, Illinois is on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on Monday, Feb. 28, Gov. JB Pritzker announced last week.
Herald Tribune report Feb 16, 2022 10:44 AM
COVID transmission remains high

The COVID-19 transmission rate remains high in Randolph County, with the Centers for Disease Control data tracker on Tuesday, Jan. 25, reporting 1,152 cases in the previous seven days, and a seven-day positivity rate of 25.4%.
Herald Tribune report Jan 25, 2022 4:30 PM
Omicron detetectd in Randolph county

The omicron variant has been detected in at least 12 counties in Illinois, including Randolph, where the COVID-19 transmission rate remains high and 82 new cases were recorded. As of Sunday, Jan. 9, Randolph County had 524 active cases of COVID-19 and a seven-day positivity rate of 24.57%.
Herald Tribune Report Jan 12, 2022 9:47 AM
COVID-19 patients crowding antibody infusion clinics

Southern Illinois Healthcare is infusing around 90 COVID-19 patients a week with antibodies, officials said Wednesday, as many people in the region who have refused vaccination are willing to take antibody infusions once they get sick.
By Renee Trappe Dec 28, 2021 10:25 AM
SIH: Fear Omicron patients will fill hospitals once again

As health care professionals throughout the region await the arrival of the Omicron variant, doctors at Southern Illinois Healthcare say they have two advantages that could make this next COVID-19 round easier for hospitals to handle.
By Renee Trappe Dec 28, 2021 10:29 AM
97 active COVID cases; vaccines available

The Randolph County Health Department is reporting 97 active cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, Dec. 13, with three people hospitalized from the virus. Of the active cases, 42 are new cases. The health department continues to host free clinics to administer the first, second, third and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Boosters are now recommended for everyone 16 and older Call (618) 826-5007 to make an appointment. Clinics are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (unless stated otherwise) on the following dates:
Herald Tribune Report Dec 15, 2021 9:00 AM

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Articles filed under Coronavirus

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Coronavirus