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State of Illinois Takes Over Contact Tracing for Most Covid Cases Starting Tomorrow, January 13

January 12, 2022 by Villagers Voice

C𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Egyptian Health Department Effective January 13, 2022

To keep you informed, but subject to change by the State. To enhance the Contact Tracing efforts, the State of Illinois is implementing a new contact tracing process. Starting January 13, 2022, ALL positive COVID-19 cases and close contacts will be managed through the State COVID-19 Surge Center. Egyptian Health Department will only be involved with cases in congregate care facilities such as: nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and jails/prisons. [Read more...]

Illinois Department of Public Health Announces COVID-19 Antivirals Available in the Coming Weeks

January 6, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Antivirals will be by prescription only and can help prevent severe illness

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing two new COVID-19 oral antivirals, Paxlovid (Pfizer) and Molnupiravir (Merck), will be available in Illinois later this month. The antivirals are for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for becoming severely ill, including hospitalization or death. Both antivirals will be available by prescription only and should be taken as soon as possible after being diagnosed and within five days of the beginning of symptoms. Paxlovid is expected to reduce the risk of hospitalizations by 89% and Molnupiravir by about 30%. Molnupiravir is meant for use when other treatment options are not available. [Read more...]

Egyptian Health Department Issues a Contract Tracing Update Effective Jan. 13

December 31, 2021 by Villagers Voice

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Egyptian Health Department Effective January 13, 2022

Illinois Department of Public Health Adds Partnership to Enhance and Expand K-12 School COVID-19 Testing

October 8, 2021 by Kathy Sands

To help increase capacity and facilitate faster access to COVID-19 testing in schools across the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has partnered with the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Midwest COVID-19 Testing Coordination Center (MCC) to provide testing to all public and private schools that are now seeking to establish a testing program. [Read more...]

Public Health Officials Announce 25,956 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

September 20, 2021 by Villagers Voice

More than 80% of Illinois adults have received at least one vaccine dose and almost 63% are fully vaccinated

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 25,956 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 285 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, September 10, 2021. More than 80% of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and almost 63%% of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of Illinois’ total population, more than 67% has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 52% of Illinois’ total population is fully vaccinated. [Read more...]

Joint Press Release from Southern Illinois Community College Presidents

September 14, 2021 by Kathy Sands

"Our local community colleges are working hard to develop and operationalize mitigation protocols at our various campuses. Our region has for many weeks now been an area with a dangerously high transmission rate of COVID-19. While each of our campuses will implement procedures that best fit our campus communities, it is essential to recognize that we are unified in our message and our adherence to state and federal guidance and orders regarding vaccination and testing. It is vital to note that we are unified in ensuring our students and staff can visit our campuses, knowing that their safety is our top priority. [Read more...]

Public Health Officials Announce 26,062 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

September 10, 2021 by Villagers Voice

More than 79% of Illinois adults have received at least one vaccine dose and more than 62% are fully vaccinated

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 26,062 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 197 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, September 3, 2021. More than 79% of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 62% of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of Illinois’ total population, more than 66% has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 51% of Illinois’ total population is fully vaccinated. [Read more...]

Public Health Officials Announce 30,319 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

September 4, 2021 by Villagers Voice

More than 78% of Illinois adults have received at least one vaccine dose and more than 61% are fully vaccinated

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 30,319 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 178 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, August 27, 2021. More than 78% of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 61% of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Read more...]

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