Shelby County is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. The County health department says that the cases range from a 9 year old female all the way to 96 years old. Shelby County’s 7 day positivity rate is currently sitting at 14.4%, and the Shelby County Health Department is very concerned about the alarming increase in COVID cases in their county.
Shelby County has had a total of 756 residents test positive for COVID-19 with 16 deaths overall. Region 6 which includes Macon, Shelby, Effingham, and Moultrie Counties is currently sitting at 9.3% positivity rate, which is 1.3% higher than the State mandatory level of 8%. Region 6 is set to go on lockdown on Monday morning at 12:01 AM for closures of indoor dining for bars and restaurants and early closures for gaming and casinos.
Governor JB Pritzker announced last week, he has no intention of increasing restrictions past the closures of bars and restaurants. Every region in Illinois is currently above the 8% threshold for positivity.
If you suspect that you have COVID-19, you are encouraged to call ahead before visiting your primary care physician, continue to monitor your symptoms, and seek prompt medical attention if your symptoms get worse. If you live in Shelby County and need more information, contact the health department at 774-1499.
