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DuPAGE COUNTY - More than 45 percent of DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
Of the DuPage County residents currently eligible, 53 percent have been fully vaccinated and 62 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Health officials say 85 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older are fully vaccinated and 92 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
In the last week, more than 43,000 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 905,761 doses administered to date.
The DCHD Community Vaccination Clinic at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton offers COVID-19 vaccines to persons 12 years and older.
The DCHD vaccination clinic has provided more than 90,000 vaccinations, health officials said. Walk-in hours are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Anyone under 18 years of age will have to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Masking is no longer required in many settings in DuPage County for persons who are fully vaccinated.
However, DCHD says residents are reminded of the current substantial COVID-19 community transmission levels in DuPage County.
The highest case activity continues to be in unvaccinated adults 20 to 39-years-old and 40 to 59-years-old as well as youth 5 to 19-years-old.
Residents who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should continue practicing preventive measures, which include wearing a mask, physical distancing, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces, washing hands frequently and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, DCHD said.
DCHD continues to work towards achieving the goal of vaccinating 80 percent of eligible DuPage County residents by July 1.
DCHD is partnering with municipalities, businesses and community-based organizations to bring smaller COVID-19 vaccine clinics closer to individuals who have not yet been vaccinated.
To request an on-site mobile vaccination clinic, click here.
DuPage County residents, 12 years and older, who are homebound or who cannot safely leave their residence to visit a vaccination clinic, are eligible to be vaccinated through our homebound vaccination program and can register here or call (630) 682-7400 for assistance.
For general questions about COVID-19 and Illinois’ response and guidance, call 1-800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV.