The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in McLean County is ticking up slowly, but is still far behind last month’s peak in vaccinations.
State data on Wednesday show 131,820 doses administered in the county so far. That’s an increase of 1,120 doses —significantly higher than the three days prior. But it’s still just 56% of the doses administered in mid-April, when between 2,000 and 3,000 shots made it into arms each day.
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) figures indicate 35.16% of McLean County’s population is fully vaccinated. That’s a percentage point behind the state average.
There are several vaccination clinics scheduled the rest of this week, all around McLean County. Registration is encouraged but not required.
The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) reported 32 new confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. That brings the total to 17,999 cases since the start of the pandemic.
The county’s testing positivity rate rose slightly to 3.7%.
One additional county resident is hospitalized with coronavirus complications, bringing the total to 35 patients.
Bloomington-Normal hospital bed capacity doubled overnight. It’s now up to 15%. Intensive care bed space remains tight, with 92% of beds occupied.
The active caseload dropped for the third straight day. There are now 310 people isolating at home, while an additional 52 are now considered recovered.
