Health Officials Announce 15,131 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois over the Past Week

                                 More than 69% Illinoisans received one dose 54% Illinoisans fully vaccinated

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 15,131 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 183 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, October 15, 2021. Of Illinois’ total population, more than 69% has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 54% of Illinois’ total population is fully vaccinated.

The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from October 15-21, 2021 is 2.0%. The preliminary seven-day statewide test positivity from October 15-21, 2021 is 2.2%.

COVID vaccine boosters are also being made available today (Friday).  Clinics, doctors and pharmacies can begin giving booster shots.

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