PEORIA – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 rose this week, even as the number of new cases dropped slightly in the Tri-County Area.
“We are currently sitting in our region at only 17% of ICU capacity available. We currently have 46 ICU beds in use, and 121 non-ICU beds in use,” said Monica Hendrickson, administrator of the Peoria City/County Health Department, during the weekly press briefing Thursday. ICU capacity was at 18% last week.
While the number of new cases was down slightly this week, with an average of 200 positive cases each day compared to 269 last week, it’s only a slight dip in a trend that has been moving steadily upward in the last month.
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U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos got a first-hand look at COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Tazewell County on Friday, and she urged citizens to get their shots as soon as possible to bring a quicker end to the pandemic.
“This is within our control as far as wearing masks, keeping your social distance, not getting together in mass numbers, and getting vaccinated,” the Moline Democrat said, adding emphasis to the last item on her list.
“Out of the you know goodness of your heart, think about your community. Think about those people who are working in health care; think about those first responders. They re getting worn out, and we have this within our control to get this in a better place, she said.
Originally published on April 21, 2021 3:48 pm
Tazewell County will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic starting this Thursday.
The Pfizer vaccine clinic will be hosted every Thursday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Tazewell County Health Department on Route 9 in Tremont.
No registrations or appointments are required.
You must live or work in Tazewell, Peoria, or Woodford counties to attend the clinic. People who are 16 and 17 years of age can receive a vaccine, but must be accompanied by their legal guardian to complete consent on site.
Currently, the Pfizer vaccine is the only one approved for use in that age range.
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TREMONT, Ill. The Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) announced Wednesday a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
The clinic will be available every Thursday-Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at TCHD, located at 21306 IL Rt 9 in Tremont.
The Pfizer vaccine will be administered, so those ages 16 and 17 may receive the shot but must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
No appointment is required, but individuals must bring a valid state ID and provide a phone number.
Second doses will be given 21 days after the first dose.
For other vaccine clinics and appointments available in the area,