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6-30-22 COVID 19 Vaccines for age 6 mo - 5 yr available in community

With FDA and CDC authorizations, COVID-19 vaccines for age 5 mo-5 yr are now available by appointment at many peds offices. Appointments are also available at Peoria City/County Health Department 309-679-6655.

3-28-22 Closure of the State of Illinois Peoria Civic Center COVID-19 test and vaccine site

3-28-22  Closure of the State of Illinois Peoria Civic Center COVID-19  testing and vaccination site will be March 31, 2022, due to availability of testing and vaccination sites throughout the state. See the state news release

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1-31-22 Project Act offers free COVID-19 home delivery tests for specified Illinois zip codes.

Order 1 package of 5 free COVID-19 test kits at AccessCovidTests.org. for zip codes 61602, 61603, 61605, 61606, and zips in 13 other Illinois counties. Project Act is an Illinois Department of Public Health partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.

1-31-22 Distribution of free N95 masks at many local stores

Free N95 mask distribution started at many local pharmacies and stores, including Hy-Vee, Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, and Kroger. No advance orders, just pick up the masks in stores. Check at your local store for participation and availability of masks.

1-19-22 Free COVID-19 At Home Tests Available on USPS Website

To order 4 free kits per household, visit the government website at https://special.usps.com/testkits/

1-7-22 Businesses Need to be Prepared for Delay or Stoppage of COVID-19 Return to Work Letters

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will begin a centralized contact tracing system on January 13, 2022 to address the high volume of COVID-19 cases. Positive cases will receive a text message from IDPH and individuals must answer the text to opt ...

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12-30-21 IDPH Provides COVID-19 Text Notification- Adopts CDC Changes to Quarantine & Isolation

IDPH started a new text notification system this week for individuals testing positive for COVID-19. IDPH also adopted the CDC guidance to reduce the days for quarantine and isolation.

12-29-21 Use Legitimate COVID-19 Testing Sites

Use legitimate testing sites run by health departments, healthcare agencies, pharmacies, schools, or check with your local health department. Our webpage has links to many area sites.

12-13-21 Pfizer boosters for COVID-19 now available for ages 16 and 17.

Walk-in COVID-19 clinics M-F from 8:30am - 4pm. Pfizer boosters for ages 16-17 also available. Must have parent or guardian in attendance. Must be 6 months from last COVID-19 vaccination.

11-4-21 COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Ages 5+

The Peoria City/County Health Department is now taking COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins for ages 5+ and all adult doses and boosters. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

On October 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency...

9-3-21 Take the Community Health Needs Survey and tell us the most pressing health needs in the area

Residents Invited to Rate Health Issues in Community

The Partnership for a Healthy Community, comprised of partnering agencies with local area health systems, organizations, and health departments in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties invites resident...

7-22-21 Tri-county Prevention Strategies for Schools

Tri-county Prevention Strategies for Schools

The Peoria City/County Health Department, Tazewell County Health Department, Woodford County Health Department, OSF HealthCare, UnityPoint Health, Carle Eureka Hospital, Heartland Health Services, and University...

6-17-21 Healthcare Collaborative Call for Participants

HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

 Peoria – The Healthcare Collaborative, a group of local organizations and healthcare agencies focused on health equity, will be hosting a series of community healthcare conversa...

5-27-21 FEMA Team to Assist in Tri-county COVID-19 Outreach

Local health departments in the Tri-county are now working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Outreach Teams to raise awareness about the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine clinics and other various recovery services. Working thro...

4-1-21 National Public Health Week

1-25-21 Tri-county Returns to Phase 4 Restore Illinois

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1-22-21 Tri-county COVID-19 Vaccination Info

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12-22-20 Updated COVID-19 Information on Website

See the latest updates for Test Sites, Test Results, Quarantine/Isolation, Return to Work, and Vaccine Information. www.pcchd.org/289

11-20-20 Peoria City/County Health Dept Building Closed to Public WalkIns; Limited Curbside Services

Following safety guidance for the public and our staff during COVID-19, the building will be closed to public walkin access. Some services will be available by appointment with curbside service. Call program areas for directions. Thank you.

11-2-20 Popup COVID-19 Test Site Princeville Nov 9 and 10

Steven's Square Park to host Princeville Community COVID-9 Test Site Nov 9 and 10 from 8am-4pm. No cost testing, simple nasal swab, results in 4-7 days. With or without symptoms.

10-9-20 COVID-19 Test Sites Added