The average number of coronavirus vaccinations administered each day in Illinois has dropped substantially over the past week as the state reaches a turning point in its effort to get shots into arms.
A daily average of 105,873 COVID-19 shots were administered in Illinois during the week ending Sunday, down from 125,212 a week earlier, a 15% drop.
The decline comes as Chicago-area mass vaccination sites have begun offering shots to walk-ins â a drastic shift from just a few weeks ago when it was still a grueling ordeal for many people to find an appointment.
While easier access to the vaccine is welcome news, it could also be cause for concern, as a little less than 30% of the stateâs population is fully vaccinated â a long way from roughly 80% some experts estimate is needed to reach herd immunity.
Illinois sees substantial drop in daily COVID-19 vaccinations as Gov J B Pritzker says supply will soon exceed demand
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