The state may be able to soon enter the “Bridge” Phase of Covid-19 mitigations.
Enough seniors are vaccinated for Illinois to move into the Bridge Phase, which increases capacity limits in several different settings, But Covid hospitalizations are still a concern. Governor JB Pritzker says it appears that’s changing.
“It looks to me like we are on a decent trajectory. I can’t say what day that is but it feels and looks to me if you look at all the hospitalization admission date like we are in decent shape and moving exactly as I’d hope we would moving to the Bridge Phase.”
Pritzker reminds everyone of the CDC’s good news….that in most cases masks are not needed outdoors for many people.
About 55% of the population 16 and older has received at least one dose of the vaccine. More than 32% are fully vaccinated. The latest daily totals include more than 2,000 new cases and 28 additional deaths. None of the deaths were in southern or south central Illinois.
The Governor has extended the moratorium on evictions until May 29th.
The Marion County Health Department did not release any new positivity numbers on Monday.
The Clinton County Health Department reports no new positive cases over the weekend or Monday. 12 remain on home isolation and three are hospitalized.
Five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Jefferson County on Saturday and none on Sunday and Monday. 10 people currently remain on isolation.
The Washington County Health Department is reporting two new cases from last Thursday through Monday. Four remain on isolation.
The Fayette County Health Department is reporting eight new positive cases over the past week ending Monday.
The Clay County Health Department is reporting six new cases from April 26th to May 2nd.
Wayne County is reporting three new cases over the weekend and Monday. 16 are currently in isolation.
