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COVID-19 Vaccine Update - February 2, 2021

Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister gives an update on distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  1. Health Department Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine

    The Lake County Health Department is pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, and as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Read on...

  2. Health Department Announces Baxter-Sponsored COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Round Lake Beach

    The Lake County Health Department and partners Baxter and Curative are pleased to announce the opening of a new COVID-19 vaccination site on April 20, 2021, in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Additional Info...

  3. Health Department Expands Phase 1b Plus Vaccine Opportunities

    The Health Department has expanded availability of appointments at the Lake County Fairgrounds to those eligible in Phase 1b Plus, including essential workers and people age 16-64 with comorbidities, underlying health conditions, and disabilities. Additional Info...

  4. Over 12,500 Lake County Education Staff and Childcare Workers Vaccinated for COVID-19

    The Lake County Health Department is celebrating its partnership with 45 Lake County public school districts to vaccinate over 12,500 private and public education staff and childcare workers in just two months. Additional Info...

  5. First Case of Brazil COVID-19 Variant Identified in Lake County

    The Lake County Health Department is reporting the first case of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) P.1 variant (Brazil) in Lake County. Health Department staff are investigating. The person’s travel history is not known at this time. Additional Info...

  6. Health Department Expands Phase 1a and Phase 1b Vaccine Opportunities

    The Lake County Health Department is announcing that beginning the week of February 15, 2021, COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the Lake County Fairgrounds will begin being offered to seniors ages 65 and older who are registered in the AllVax system. Additional Info...
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