[IL-Talk] FW: IDHS Update: Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of Phase 1B Eligibility & Visits Elgin Mental Health Center

Sat Feb 13 20:49:02 UTC 2021

The data from the Centers for Disease Control shows a different story
on Pritzker’s performance. As of Friday, Illinois ranks 35th among
states as to the percentage of available doses that have been used for
vaccination. As he is only comparing large states, Texas ranks 14th.
It has administered 72.84 percent of Covid vaccines compared to
Illinois with 65.36. Pritzker can do more and should.

Kelly

On 2/12/21, Denise Avant via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> From: IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou <dhs.stakeholder at illinois.gov>
> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 11:11 AM
> To: davant1958 at gmail.com
> Subject: IDHS Update: Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of Phase 1B
> Eligibility & Visits Elgin Mental Health Center
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> Dear Stakeholders,
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> We are pleased to share that Governor JB Pritzker visited IDHS’ Elgin Mental
> Health Center yesterday to provide an update on vaccination efforts.
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> Yesterday, 50 patients and staff members got their second doses of the
> COVID-19 vaccine at the Elgin site.
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> "It's because of these all-hands-on-deck efforts that Illinois is setting
> new records in our vaccine rollout," Pritzker said. "Over the last week,
> Illinois was the number one state among the top ten most populous states in
> the nation in per-capita vaccinations and although Illinois is the sixth
> largest state in the country, we have now administered the fifth-most
> vaccinations among all of the states."
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> Earlier this week, Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois is making plans
> to expand Phase 1b eligibility on February 25 to (i) people who have
> comorbidities and underlying conditions as defined by the CDC and (ii)
> prioritize individuals with disabilities.
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> The Pritzker Administration will begin working with local health departments
> and other providers across the state to include these additional higher-risk
> individuals who are under 65 into their community vaccination plans in the
> weeks ahead. Those health departments that have substantially completed
> their existing Phase 1b population prior to the February 25 statewide
> expansion date will be able to move forward earlier at the determination of
> local public health officials and IDPH.
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> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h4wcnEhcxGEIaYihsaKAEGcj5hQXt856TdiXiPi5TT62DlzL_Sa6a8T53kS-_S4aB1fnO0okB2DrcciRowolik9iutz59TY7jWylWuLbhJUjym5EsRTUFOP8rKVVi2_3B3EmL7LIYZLC77f5HSDZyKgF_x-h0SR_vypFTo8vKPmPOC3hJS-Ec-bst63_ncDRrtyE5W74Poo=&c=taTmEHWMAI0TPv9LVC_N8evmeshNNlIpZ0v07EjuTBZJ64reyAPKPw==&ch=AITQkzNjbuU5cjMYNzd6_o1LGVWhS7Z2vq6pH9R5DipSChhZZ1xYDA==>
> Click here to read the full press release.
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> This expansion applies to individuals 16 and older who aren't otherwise
> covered in previous eligibility categories. In accordance with the CDC
> guidelines, Illinois is using the below guiding framework for what qualifies
> as a high-risk medical condition once Phase 1B expands on February 25.
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> This list is subject to change as guidance evolves and does not reflect an
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> • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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> At IDHS, we continue to work in conjunction with IDPH on vaccine efforts and
> advise that you follow the guidelines for your health and safety.
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> We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
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> Sincerely,
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> Grace B. Hou
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