Children between six months and four years are now eligible to receive the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. The Knox County Health Department will begin offering the infant and pediatric vaccines starting on Thursday, June 30th, at the Unified Command's Vaccine Center at the former Bergner's Store, between 8:30 and 10:30. "The parents of young children can breathe a sigh of relief as those 6 months and up are eligible to get their safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine," said Public Health Administrator Michele Gabriel. "Parents have been patiently waiting for a vaccine for younger children, and now we are ready to help our little ones get the best protection. I am grateful to every Knox County resident who has gotten their COVID vaccine, taking action to keep themselves, and all our friends, families, and neighbors safe. I urge parents to get their children vaccinated so they can enjoy their summer and get ready for the fall, knowing they are protected. Parenta
Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in Knox County. Between Monday, December 20, and Sunday, December 26, The Knox County Unified Command announced 211 more new cases of Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19. That brings the total number of cases of the viral disease to 8,610, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Additionally, one more death was reported over the week, bringing the total number of COVID-related deaths to 182 for the county. Given the increased transmission in the community which has led to the spike in cases, the Knox County Health Department is encouraging everyone who is showing symptoms or has been exposed to someone with COVID to get tested. The State Health Department also says that Knox County has administered over 66,015 COVID vaccines, and around 54-percent of the county residents have been fully vaccinated. Vaccines are widely available. Knox County has administered 11,390 booster doses. According to the Jurisdiction-Specific Age Demographics, 36.3
Weekly new cases of Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 continue showing a declining spread in Knox County. According to numbers released yesterday by the Knox County Unified Command, 108 new cases were reported between Monday, October 18, and Sunday, October 24. Knox County has seen 7,352 cases since the start of the pandemic, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health's online COVID dashboard, and there have been no new deaths reported. The health department is offering COVID vaccine clinics this week at the Unified Command Vaccine Center where all three of the FDA-approved vaccines will be available. Tuesday, October 26, at the Unified Command Vaccine Center 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Moderna, Pfizer & Janssen (12 years of age and up) Thursday, October 28, at the Unified Command Vaccine Center 8:30 am-10:30 am Moderna, Pfizer & Janssen (12 years of age and up) Additionally, individuals who self-attest to being immune-compromised and those on immunosuppressant therapy can re