Vaccination options grow in 5-county area
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON Ten COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned this week in Madison, Greene, Jersey and Calhoun counties.
The MCHD is planning COVID-19 vaccination clinics May 11 and 13 in Collinsville; May 11 in Godfrey; May 14 in Roxana and Edwardsville; and May 15 in Madison and Alton. Walk-ins will be accepted at the clinics, but appointments are requested for planning purposes.
To schedule an appointment, click the green appointment link at www.madisonchd.org. People needing help scheduling appointments can call 618-692-8954, Ext. 2, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Minors who are 16-17 years old are only eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, must show a photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, school ID, etc.), proof of age, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to their appointment. Additional details are listed on the scheduling link.
Vaccinations set at 6 county sites
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON The Madison County Health Department on Sunday reported 166,025 COVID-19 vaccinations have now been administered in the county.
A total of 83,768 county residents or 31.67% of the county’s population are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
The MCHD continues to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics, with vaccinations planned May 10, 11 and 13 in Collinsville; May 11 in Godfrey; May 14 in Roxana and Edwardsville; and May 15 in Madison and Alton. Walk-ins will be accepted at the clinics, but appointments are requested for planning purposes.
To schedule an appointment, click the green appointment link at www.madisonchd.org. People needing help scheduling appointments can call 618-692-8954, Ext. 2, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
County expands vaccination opportunities
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Vaccination clinics are available:
• In Collinsville: May 1-4 at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early appointments are offered 6:30-9 a.m. May 3, as well as late appointments 5-7 p.m.
• In Hamel: May 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hamel Community Center, 10 Park Ave.
• In Bethalto: May 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bethalto American Legion, 109 S. Prairie St.
• In Edwardsville: May 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Edwardsville American Legion, at the On the Hill Golf Course, 58 Illinois 157.
• In Highland: May 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Weinheimer Community Center, 1100 Main St.
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After a pandemic-canceled season, county fairs are ready to return
David Blanchette, Journal-Courier
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Fair season starts in six weeks, with organizers hoping to bring people back after the pandemic canceled last year’s events. Macoupin County fair board President Kim Carney Rhodes said safety provisions will be in place for this year’s fair, which will be June 8-12.David Blanchette | Journal-Courier
CARLINVILLE Following last summer’s fair season devoid of livestock judging, carnival rides and grandstand entertainment west-central Illinois counties are champing at the bit to bring back the annual community celebrations of agricultural heritage.
The June 8-12 Macoupin County Fair in Carlinville one of the area’s earliest has big plans, with a concert by country music artist Hardy on June 10, a tractor pull June 11 and a demolition derby June 12.