Shelby County, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The Shelby County Health Department announced for the period of May 10th – May 16th seven county residents have tested positive for Covid-19 last week, down 10 cases from the previous week.
State metrics reported for the week end May 8, 2021, has Shelby County’s seven day rolling average for positivity at 3.0% an increase from the previous week of 1.7%, however, significantly below the state’s targeted threshold of 8%. Weekly positive rates per 100,000 population are still above the state’s target rate of 50 per 100K. Shelby County increased from previous week of “55 per 100K” to “83 per 100K”. Shelby County now has two thousand, two hundred and forty-three (2243) confirmed residents that have tested positive for Covid-19. Shelby County remains in the “BLUE” for Covid-19. Next report will be May 24, 2021. For individuals ages 18 and older, contact the health department at 217/774-9555 to schedule an appointment to receive the two dose Moderna vaccine or Johnson & Johnson one dose vaccine.
- 2243 Confirmed Positives (7 new cases last week)
- 4 – Active Cases
- 37 Deaths (0 new reported deaths last week)
- 2202 Out of Isolation
For an updated breakdown of COVID-19 statistics in the state of Illinois, go here: https://www.effinghamradio.com/cdc-summary-of-the-covid-19-situation/
COVID-19 spreads from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, which occurs when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes. Symptoms for COVID-19 usually appear 2 to 14 days after initial exposure to the disease.
- Fever –Headaches – Loss of taste and / or smell – Pneumonia–Runny Nose
- Cough– Sore Throat –Muscle Aches – Fatigue –Chills –Diarrhea
- Shortness of breath –Abdominal Cramps –Vomiting –Chest pain
COVID-19 Prevention
- Practice social distancing, stay at home as much as possible
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
- Wear a mask indoors around people and outside when you can’t socially distance.
What to do if you are sick and suspect exposure or infection of COVID-19
- Call ahead before visiting your primary care physician (family doctor) to let them know you may have or have COVID-19.
- Monitor your symptoms. Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing).
- If you have a medical emergency call 9-1-1, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated, for COVID-19.
- Stay home except to receive medical care.
- Separate yourself from others and animals in your home.
- Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day. This includes counters, doorknobs, tables, bathroom fixtures, phones, keyboards, tablets, remote controls and bedside tables.
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