 Currently, Logan County is classified as one of 19
Illinois counties rated at a high community transmission level based
on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. This
classification rating is based on CDC metrics as the area is seeing
a rise in the number of cases, hospital admissions and bed
occupancy. To minimize transmission levels, the extra steps citizens
should consider taking are as follows:
• Eligible candidates should consider getting vaccinated (including
boosted) to reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill or
hospitalized from COVID-19. If already vaccinated, stay up to date
with boosters. Vaccines (including boosters) are available (no
appointment needed) at LCDPH on Tuesday (Pfizer), Wednesday (Johnson
& Johnson) and Thursday (Moderna).
• Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccine
status (including K-12 schools and other community settings).
• Stay home if you are sick. COVID-19 has many symptoms and even if
you think it could be allergies, please stay home and test, just to
be safe.
• Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when
possible.
• Follow CDC isolation and quarantine recommendations which includes
getting tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms.
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• If you are immunocompromised and at high risk, wear
a mask or respirator which provides greater protection, consider
avoiding non-essential indoor public activities, have a plan for
rapid testing (e.g., home test kit) and talk to your healthcare
provider about whether you need to take other precautions. If you
are immunocompromised and test positive, talk to your medical
provider about whether you are a good candidate for treatments such
as oral antivirals and monoclonal antibodies.
• If you have a household or social contact with someone who is at
high risk for severe disease, consider self-testing to detect
infection before contact. In addition, consider wearing a mask
indoors when with the high-risk contact.
By proactively considering these steps, the threat of COVID-19 can
be further
minimized. For more recommendations on how to protect yourself and
prevent further spread of COVID-19, you can visit the CDC website at
www.cdc.gov or the Illinois Department of Public Health at
www.dph.illinois.gov. For local information regarding immunization
availability and testing, you can visit the Logan County Department
of Public Health website at WWW.LCDPH.ORG or call them at
217-735-2317.
[Don Cavi, MS, LEHP
Public Health Administrator
Logan County Department of Public Health] |
