Two COVID-Related Deaths in County Reported This Week

Two COVID-related deaths were reported in Effingham County in the past week.

The Effingham County Health Department reports the deaths were those of a woman in her 60s and a man in his 60s. This brings the number of confirmed COVID-related deaths in Effingham County to 77.

There were 127 new positive COVID cases in Effingham County in the past week, and 110 of those were in those under age 60.

Beginning Monday, August 30, the health department will begin reporting cases twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays.

The Health Department will hold third dose clinics for those who are immunocompromised ONLY. The clinics will take place on Tuesday, August 31. 

There will be a third dose Moderna clinic from 9 to 11am. The clinic is for those who are immunocompromised and aged 18 or older. There will be a third dose Pfizer clinic from 12:30 to 2:30pm for those who are immunocompromised and aged 12 or older. 

All third doses need to be the same vaccine as the first two doses and also need to be at least 28 days after the second dose.

For these two clinics only, appointments must be made by telephone. Phone the Effingham County Health Department at 217-342-9237 to make an appointment. J&J shots are NOT included in this.