Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Apr 29, 2021 | 12:46 PM
Mattoon, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Families have focused on staying healthy during the pandemic, and that’s the right thing to do. But health experts have an important reminder for parents. Don’t overlook the most common signs and symptoms of asthma in your child.
Knowing the signs of symptoms of asthma may help families establish an action plan for their child. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has established an Action Plan for families to consult with physicians and use to prevent or control asthma attacks. Despite the resources given, many children still suffer from asthma related attacks.
Vaccinations rise, ICU bed availability up, positivity rate static in southwest IL
Belleville News-Democrat 1 hr ago Garen Vartanian, Belleville News-Democrat
Apr. 24 COVID-19 summary for Friday, April 23
According to data released by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday, the metro-east region has now fully vaccinated 196,610 people and administered at least one dose of the vaccine to 419,857 individuals.
Meanwhile, Madison and St. Clair counties have combined to vaccinate 334,942 people and fully vaccinated 156,312 against the coronavirus.
Overall, Madison County has administered 170,761 COVID-19 vaccines and fully vaccinated 80,179 residents, while St. Clair County has administered 164,181 vaccines and fully vaccinated 76,133 individuals.
Additionally, St. Clair County has not reported any new COVID-related deaths since Monday, and Madison County has not reported any new virus-related deaths since Tuesday.
St. Clair, Madison near 30% of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Belleville News-Democrat 2 hrs ago Kavahn Mansouri, Belleville News-Democrat
Apr. 21 COVID-19 summary for Wednesday, April 21
According to data released by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday, Madison and St. Clair counties have combined to vaccinate 328,227 people and fully vaccinated 151,405 against the coronavirus.
Overall, Madison County has administered 166,980 COVID-19 vaccines and fully vaccinated 77,354 residents, while St. Clair County has administered 161,247 vaccines and fully vaccinated 74,051 individuals.
Meanwhile, the metro-east region has now fully vaccinated 190,197 people and administered at least one dose of the vaccine to 411,129 individuals.
In total, nearly 3.4 million Illinoisans have been fully vaccinated, or 27.4% state s population, according to IDPH data.
St. Clair, Madison counties see big drop in COVID deaths compared to last spring
Belleville News-Democrat 2 hrs ago Kavahn Mansouri, Belleville News-Democrat
Apr. 19 COVID-19 summary for Monday, April 19
St. Clair and Madison counties have reported a nearly 75% drop in COVID-19 deaths in April, compared to this time last month.
Madison County has reported seven deaths in April and St. Clair County has reported three. That s compared to 19 deaths in St. Clair County and 16 in Madison County by March 19.
In total, St. Clair County has reported 474 deaths from COVID-19 and Madison County has reported 490.
According to data released by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday, Madison and St. Clair counties have combined to vaccinate 320,989 people and fully vaccinated 145,545 against the coronavirus.
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