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IDPH Praises New Covid Medications; Says It Reduces Hospitalizations

The Illinois Department of Public Health released data late last week that shows that COVID-19 treatments have helped to prevent nearly 8,600 hospitalizations over the last four months. The announcement comes as 68 counties in Illinois are at an elevated level for COVID-19.  The IDPH is encouraging all who are eligible, to get the new, updated booster shots.  Over 19,900 new covid cases have been confirmed and probable with 64 deaths since September 2, 2022. IDPH Spokesperson Mike Claffey says that the more they can keep away from the hospitals with treatment the better.

 

 

Vaccines continue to be shown to be effective against COVID-19.  The CDC authorized two new booster vaccines on September 2nd.  Claffey says you should see about getting the new ones to help against Omicron.

 

 

In the Regional Radio listening area, only Fayette County is listed at a high community level. At the medium community level, persons who are elderly or immunocompromised are asked to wear a mask indoors. They should also make sure to get up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines or get their second booster.  

 

23,289,535 vaccines have been administered in Illinois.  The seven-day rolling average of vaccines administered daily is 5,825 doses.  In Illinois, at least 77% have received at least one vaccine dose, and more than 69% are fully vaccinated.  Find out more by visiting https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19.html. 
 

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