 Logan County is classified as one of 12 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:
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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), and Thursday (Moderna).
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Wear a well-fitting
mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccine status (including
K-12 schools and other community settings).
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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.
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Maintain improved
ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible.
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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.
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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] |
