Published February 27, 2021 •
Updated on February 27, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Sergio Perez | Reuters
As much of Illinois moves into Phase 1B Plus of coronavirus vaccinations, residents continue to search for locations to receive the shot.
This week, the state expanded vaccine eligibility to those with high-risk medical conditions and comorbidities, including cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, pulmonary disease, among others. The list also includes those with obesity and women who are pregnant. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
Phase 1B initially opened up vaccinations to people age 65 years and older as well as frontline essential workers, which includes first responders, education workers like teachers and support staff, childcare workers, grocery store employees, postal service workers and more.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Active cases remain low at 32
The number of active COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Barry County has remained low in the last week, with only 5 new cases and quarantines are in the 50-plus range.
According to the Barry County Health Department and Barry County Office of Emergency Management, there have been 3,026 (+27) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19.
As of Feb. 25, a total of 32 (+5) people were considered active cases in isolation, and two are hospitalized (-3). There are more than 50 close contacts (-25) quarantined in their homes.
Two new deaths occurred this week. The total number of deaths in the county is 52, and all those who have died were at least 41 years old.
The St. Lawrence County Health Department is administering vaccines from 8am-4pm for 1B essential workers Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Massena Memorial Hospital; and Friday, Feb. 26 at the Gouverneur Hospital. Clinics for people with disabilities and.
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