Just 34 New Positive COVID Cases, but Four COVID-Related Deaths

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Published on February 28 2022 10:19 am
Last Updated on February 28 2022 10:22 am
Written by Greg Sapp

 

Just 34 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Effingham County during the period from Friday, February 18 to Thursday, February 24. 15 of those cases involved people under age 40.

15% of those individuals were up to date with their vaccinations, 65% were completely unvaccinated, and 21% were not up to date with their vaccinations. 

Despite the low number of new cases, the Effingham County Health Department reported four COVID-related deaths during the weeklong survey period. Three of those individuals were in their 80s and one was in their 90s. Two individuals were not vaccinated at all and the other two individuals were not up to date with their vaccinations.

The seven-day rolling test positivity was down to 3.9% for Effingham County through February 22. ICU availability in our region is up to 31%. 

The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) also announces the extension of testing hours at its Drive-through COVID Testing Center. The testing center is located at 1904 South Banker St. in the old oil change place in front of the Village Square Mall; allowing it to be a completely drive-through experience.

Free Rapid and PCR tests are now available Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 2 to 3 p.m.

• No insurance is required for these free tests.
• This service is available to anyone seeking testing.
• For ages 5+.
• No appointment or physician order required.
• Rapid results the same day.
• PCR results normally take 2 to 3 days.
• Drive-through
• Rapid tests while supplies last.
 
There will be no testing on days the Health Department is closed. For more information call ECHD on 217- 342-9237 and select COVID Testing.