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Christian County Montgomery County Urging Vaccines

With 4 new cases of COVID-19 in Christian County, the Christian County Health Department is urging residents to get the vaccine that is available. According to the Health Department, there are still plenty of slots available for those who want it. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says that he is concerned about COVID increases as the state’s positivity rate has slowly climbed from 2.3% last week to 3.2% this week. While that number has increased slightly, it’s still way below the limit that would send Illinois back a phase. 

 

Governor Pritzker says that the demand for vaccines is starting to slow, so the Governor has opened up the vaccine to anyone in areas where the demand for vaccines has been slowing. 

 

 

As of April 12th, everyone in every county in Illinois will be eligible for the vaccine however in counties like Macon and Sangamon can get the vaccine now regardless of age or comorbidities.

 

 

The Federal Government is projecting that Illinois will receive nearly 1 million doses next week for distribution. If you are in Christian County and want the vaccine, click here to get on the waiting list and click here to download the form. In Montgomery County,  please call 217-532-2001 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or email your name, age, phone number, and what town you live in, to mchdpublichealth@gmail.com, to have your name added to the list to find out more about how to receive the vaccine.

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