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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday 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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IDPH: COVID-19 cases slowly rising in many areas of Illinois

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(WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued a warning Thursday that COVID-19 case rates are slowly rising in many areas of the state.

IDPH says members of the public should be paying close attention to conditions in their local communities and staying up-to-date on their vaccination status.

IDPH adopts new guidelines for reporting COVID-19 data

“While hospitalizations and deaths tied to COVID-19 remain stable at this time, we are seeing a slow increase in cases in many areas of the State,â€� said Acting IDPH Director Amaal Tokars. “This is a reminder that we all need to remain vigilant and remain up to date on our vaccination status. This is especially important for those who are at higher risk for serious outcomes.â€Â Â�

Statewide Illinois is seeing 496 COVID-19 patients in hospitals.

Looking at the numbers for Region 5:

  • 10 ICU beds available
  • Low community level transmission
    • Gallatin, Saline, Pope, Hardin Counties considered high transmission

State health officials are stressing the following precautions, which are critically important for those who are at  for serious illness:

  • Get vaccinated and stay  on recommended booster shots to protect yourself, your loved ones and friends.
  • If you are in an area with rising  , wear a mask if entering indoor spaces with other people present and consider avoiding large gatherings.
  • Stick to well-ventilated areas if you are not wearing a mask indoors around other people.
  • If you feel flu-like symptoms, self-isolate and stay home from work as well as social gatherings; and obtain a test as quickly as possible.
  • If you test positive, talk to your provider immediately so  within five days of starting to feel sick. Also, communicate about the positive result with any persons you have been in close contact within two days of falling sick or testing positive.
  • Continue to frequently wash your hands and cover coughs and sneezes.