COVID cases are increasing and the Illinois Department of Public Health is urging people to take precautions to protect themselves and others. 86 counties in Illinois are now at an elevated risk for transmission of the virus. That compares to 74 last week. 43 counties are considered high risk and as of this past week, more than 1700 patients were in the hospital with COVID. But, State Infectious Disease Chief Heidi Clark says that’s not the only concern.
Audio PlayerClark urges everyone six months and up to get the Bivalent COVID booster and annual flu shot. She says if you get sick, stay home and contact your doctor to see if a COVID treatment would be helpful.
Meanwhile, as for area counties, Fayette, Bond, Effingham and Montgomery Counties are at the Medium level for COVID spread. Shelby County is currently High.
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