Hard-hit Illinois vineyards, wineries try to rebound from pandemic
Kevin Bessler The Center Square and David C.L. Bauer Journal-Courier
April 16, 2021
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Heavily impacted by the pandemic, wineries and vineyards across Illinois are hoping to recover as warmer weather returns and restrictions loosen.
The industry faced a steep decline in revenue with crowd sizes restricted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, causing events such as weddings and other large gatherings to be canceled.
Lisa Ellis, executive director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, said events are a large part of wineries and vineyards’ success.
“That is a whole line of revenue that our industry has been missing,” Ellis said. “The wineries and vineyards have long been a gathering place for life’s moments with engagements, weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, and we’ve all been limited just like our friends in the hotel industry.”
J&J vaccine to remain in limbo longer while officials seek evidence
Lauran Neergaard and Mike Strobbe Associated Press and David C.L. Bauer Journal-Courier
April 15, 2021
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Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer after U.S. health advisers told the government Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot and, if so, how big the potential risk really is.
The reports are exceedingly rare six cases out of more than 7 million U.S. inoculations with the one-dose vaccine. But the government recommended a pause in J&J vaccinations this week, not long after European regulators declared that such clots are a rare but possible risk with the AstraZeneca vaccine, a shot made in a similar way but not yet approved for use in the U.S.
County suspends J&J vaccine use
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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In this March 31 file photo, a nurse fills a syringe with a dose of the Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine in Uniondale, N.Y. The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
WOOD RIVER The Madison County Health Department has suspended its use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
On Tuesday morning, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced it was pausing the use of the J&J vaccine. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination.
Macoupin offering homebound vaccinations
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This Madison County Health Department graphic illustrates the number of COVID-19 cases by age group reported in the county since April 2020.
The Macoupin County Health Department is launching a homebound vaccination program for residents 16 years and older who want the COVID-19 vaccine but are unable to leave their home.
As of Wednesday, a total of 26,219 COVID-19 vaccinations had been administered in Macoupin County. A total of 11,621 residents or 25.65% were fully vaccinated.
To sign up for a vaccination, Macoupin County residents can call 217-839-7710 or visit http://www.mcphd.net/.
The Madison County Health Department is reporting more than 150,000 COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in the county.
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