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Guidance provided by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District This advice is for those who are planning to host or attend events or gatherings (for exampleweddings, funerals, family gatherings, etc.) during this time. Our community is fortunate to be hometo the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which pioneered the SHIELD ecosystem, developed thesaliva test and expanded freeContinue reading “Activities During COVID-19, Delta Variant Surge”

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Community Healthcare Partners Encourage Individuals to Consult with a Healthcare Provider for Third COVID Vaccination Dose The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, and Promise Healthcare want to encourage those who are eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to consultContinue reading “Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination Available to Individuals Meeting Certain Criteria”

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record.  Vax Verify can be accessed at  https://idphportal.illinois.gov. “As more businesses, events, organizations, and others require proof of vaccination, Illinois residents will be able to confirm usingContinue reading “Illinois Launches ‘Vax Verify’ System”

As the Delta variant continues to spread, it’s critical to get vaccinated to protect the health of our community. Numerous vaccine clinics are upcoming including: Saturday, July 31, 1:00–5:00 p.m. at Anita Purves Nature Center Saturday, August 7, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Douglass Park Thursday, August 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Country Brook Apartments Saturday, August 14, 12:00–4:00Continue reading “Upcoming Vaccination Clinics”

On July 27, the CDC updated their guidance surrounding prevention of COVID-19 and the Delta Variant. The top 5 things to know from the CDC include: Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalization, and death; it also helps reduce the spread of the virus in communities.  Unvaccinated individuals should get vaccinated and continue masking until theyContinue reading “CDC Updates on Delta Variant & Masking”

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Community Healthcare Partners Encourage Vaccination Against COVID-19 The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, and Promise Healthcare want to encourage those who are eligible and have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so today. The vaccines are safe, effective, and widelyContinue reading “COVID-19 Delta Variant in Champaign County”

Illinois will move to a full reopening, also known as Phase 5, the final phase of the Restore Illinois plan, on Friday, June 11, 2021. On Friday, the state will eliminate all capacity limits on businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and all other venues. Mask requirements for vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals continue to alignContinue reading “Illinois Moves to Phase 5, Fully Re-Opens June 11”

David Ruzic, Professor of Medicine at Carle Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign explains what is in all three US-approved COVID-19 vaccines and how they work. He also discusses the risks of COVID- and the risks of the vaccines, and also covers what is not in the vaccines. Give the video a look and shareContinue reading “What is in the COVID-19 Vaccine?”

On Thursday, June 10, Big Grove Tavern will host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in collaboration with Carle. The clinic will be held from 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a one-and-done opportunity to get vaccinated. The event is free, open to the public, with no appointment needed. Big Grove Tavern isContinue reading “Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic in Downtown Champaign”

Effective, June 11, all of Illinois will move into Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. The past fifteen months have shown great resilience and strength, as well as compliance from the Champaign County business community. Getting to Phase 5 is an accomplishment and our local business community as well as the public at largeContinue reading “Phase 5 Guidelines”