COVID-19 In Illinois: State Sets New Record For Vaccinations; Infection Rate At Lowest Point Since Last Summer
The 95,375 inoculations given out on Thursday beat the previous record of 74,965 doses on Feb. 4.
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The 95,375 inoculations given out on Thursday beat the previous record of 74,965 doses on Feb. 4.
In about two weeks, anyone in Illinois with an underlying health condition or disability will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of their age, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday morning.
A total of 346,773 people in Illinois – or 2.72% of the state's population – have been fully vaccinated after receiving two doses.
The statewide 7-day average case positivity rate stands at 3.3%, tied for the lowest it's been since Oct. 4, and less than half of the rate reported by IDPH one month ago.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 3,062 new cases of COVID-19, and 60 deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 74,965 doses of coronavirus vaccines were administered on Thursday, bringing the daily average up to 49,082 over the past week.
The state's 7-day average case positivity rate is down to 3.4%, the lowest it's been since Oct. 6.
Terry Simpson has not left his home for a year, as it's just not worth the risk in his condition. He told CBS 2's Tara Molina the first time he will step out the door will be to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but he has tried everything and cannot get an appointment.
The state's 7-day average case positivity rate is down to 3.5%, the lowest it's been since Oct. 7.
Although state rules under Phase 4 allow bars and restaurants to seat up to 10 people per table indoors, suburban Cook County will limit parties to 6 people per table.
Suburban Cook County is expected to enter Phase 4 of the state's reopening plan on Tuesday, allowing for looser rules for indoor service at restaurants and bars.
Meantime, the statewide 7-day average case positivity rate in Illinois stands at 4.3%, tied for the lowest it's been since Oct. 12.
Three days into the new phase of the state's coronavirus vaccination plan, Illinois reported 55,865 doses of the vaccine were administered on Wednesday, a new daily record.
Since the start of the pandemic, Illinois has reported a total of 1,108,430 coronavirus cases, including 18,883 deaths.
With the state's COVID-19 infection rate and coronavirus hospitalizations continuing to trend downward, two more regions of the state are on pace to lift indoor dining restrictions on Tuesday.
"So far it appears that addressing COVID is his administration's top priority," Pritzker said of President Joe Biden.
Since the start of the pandemic, Illinois has reported a total of 1,086,333 cases, including 18,520 deaths.
Since the start of the pandemic, Illinois has reported a total of 1,081,354 coronavirus cases, including 18,398 deaths.
While Illinois saw a slight uptick in new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the state's average infection rate continues to fall, and hospitalizations from the virus hit their lowest point in more than two months.
Several regions of Illinois had COVID-19 restrictions rolled back to some degree on Monday, with three more parts of the state allowed to resume limited indoor dining, although the Chicago area must continue to wait.
Illinois reported 3,385 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 on Monday, and 50 additional deaths.
Illinois Public Health officials on Sunday announced 4,162 new COVID-19 cases, and 29 more deaths.
The move to Tier 1 mitigations for Southern Illinois comes just one day after the state loosened requirements to resume indoor dining and bar service.
Three regions of Illinois can begin rolling back COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place statewide since just before Thanksgiving, and while indoor dining and bar service won't be allowed just yet, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday said that will be allowed to happen sooner than expected.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 6,642 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases, as well as 123 additional deaths.
