On Friday, 5,980 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Illinois and Government officials along with the Illinois Department of Public Health are very concerned.  This is the highest number of new cases reported in a single day since January 22nd. Additionally, 37 people have died and Governor JB Pritzker is urging people to please get vaccinated to help slow the spread.

The Governor reminded Illinoisans that if you aren’t vaccinated, you should be social distancing, wearing a mask and use caution and if you do travel anywhere over the Labor Day weekend, you should be tested when you return.

All 102 counties, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health are considered high risk for transmission of the virus. Christian County reported 27 new cases on Friday, Montgomery County reported 22 new cases in their last update, and Shelby County hasn’t had a new update this week, but their last known numbers were 82 new cases as of the end of August.