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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ TODAY TO
7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ today to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Covid-19 cases increasing across the area

  • Senior Reporter

    Paul joined the WSIL News 3 team in May 2021.

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IDPH Region 5 Transmission Map as of May 24th

(WSIL) -- Jackson County Health Department says Covid-19 cases are increasing in the county. 

Officials say the county has gone from a "low" to a "medium" risk. 

The Health Department also says there are more hospitalizations and deaths.

Paula Clark with the Jackson County Health Department continues to recommend wearing a mask and social distance. 

Clark also suggests getting vaccinated and boosted. 

"I've had a lot of people call and a lot of people have asked me personally do you think I should wait until fall to get my booster and the answer is no. If you're eligible for a booster right now you need to get that booster because your protection is waning and then there will be another booster as they are saying in the fall." said Clark. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Pfizer's booster for 5 and 11 year old children last week. 

Paula Clark with the Jackson County Health Department gives and update on Covid-19 cases in the region

Clark says it's important to keep your boosters on schedule for maximum protection.  

"I think it's real important, even though school is out, and kids are out running around for the summer time, they're still going to have a lot of close contact so we really recommend parents give it that second thought if they haven't vaccinated their kids who are 5 and up and if they have to make sure they're getting them in for that booster." said Clark. 

Clark thinks more kids will get their booster when school's out. 

You can make an appointment by going to their website, .