The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday that over 10 million vaccines have now been given in the State of Illinois. On average, there are 83,887 doses given daily with 58,709 doses reported from Monday. Governor JB Pritzker says there are still many people who are hesitant about getting the vaccine. 

Currently the IDPH is reporting a total of 1 million 357 thousand cases of COVID-19 in Illinois with 22,261 deaths overall. The statewide positivity rate is currently sitting at 2.8% from May 4-10th. There are 1,930 individuals reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19.  There were 1,562 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday with 26 additional deaths. There were 16 cases reported in Christian County on Tuesday. 

Governor Pritzker says once you get the vaccine, you feel more at ease around everyone else.

The Christian County Health Department will be hosting a vaccine clinic on Thursday, May 13th from 5-6 PM The Moderna 2 shot and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines will be available. The event is taking place at the Morrisonville Legion. Please bring a completed vaccination form with you.