A nurse prepares to give a COVID vaccines at a mass vaccination clinic in the Camden Centre, in Milan on March 26.
The race to vaccinate people in the Quad-Cities hit another milestone late this week.
According to the vaccination numbers updated by the Iowa Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Public Health, local health departments, private care providers, and retail providers have fully vaccinated 53,567 people — 16.4% of the combined population 326,477.
A total of 23,162 people are fully vaccinated in Rock Island County — a rate of 16.14%.
A total of 30,405 people are fully vaccinated in Scott County — 17.5% of the county's population.
"COVID arm" is a term experts are using to describe a delayed itchy rash or dull pain following a COVID-19 vaccine. The condition is currently most strongly linked to the Moderna mRNA vaccines but can occur after others. Doctors say that the effect is harmless and people should not let it deter them from getting their second dose of the vaccine. The symptoms can appear after a week since someone received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms include redness, swelling, tenderness or a skin rash eight or more days after receiving the injection. Researchers say that the reaction should fade by itself after four or five days. Researchers say that less than 1% of those involved in early trials of the Moderna vaccine developed a raised or itchy rash.
COVID-19 in the Q-C, by the numbers
The Iowa Department of Public Health announced 60 new COVID-19 cases in Scott County, raising the county's total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 19,513.
There are 227 deaths linked to virus in Scott County.
Rock Island County did not report COVID-19 numbers Friday because of the Easter holiday.
Once again, the positivity rate was on the rise in the Q-C. Scott County checked in at 11% — with a troubling 306 new cases over the course of the last seven days.
The positivity rate in Rock Island County was last reported March 20 at 4.6%.
The Pfizer Covid-19 jab is “100% effective and well tolerated” among children aged 12 to 15, a new study suggests.
Hospitalization numbers leads to reopening pause
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health have opened the state at a slower pace than Iowa.
Earlier this week the Illinois Department of Public health slowed the pace some more. Despite the fact the state met the 70% first dose goal for residents 65 and older to advance to the "Bridge Phase" of opening, state health officials said other crucial metrics haven't been met.
And the metric driving that decision will be familiar to anyone following the rising COVID-19 statistics throughout the Q-C
"The number of people being admitted to the hospital in Illinois due to COVID-19 continues to increase," IDPH said in a release Wednesday. "As long as new hospital admissions continue to increase, the state will not advance. The number of cases of COVID-19 has seen an increasing trend as well. Health officials continue to urge all residents to continue to mask up, socially distance, and avoid crowds to reduce transmission and bring the metrics back in line to transition to the Bridge Phase."
The increasing hospitalizations come as state officials warn of a potential resurgence amid concerning trends not just in Illinois but across the U.S.
Despite rising positivity rates, Iowa health officials have not signaled any public safety requirements will be put back in place.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday warned that vaccinated parents still need to worry about their children becoming infected while playing with other kids.
Photos: Miller-Meeks’ District-Wide Tour to promote COVID-19 vaccines
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, administers a vaccine to Dena Porterfield, of Davenport, at the Community Health Care, Inc. vaccination site in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa who also were at the vaccine clinic.
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Just hours before Rita Hart announced she was withdrawing her challenge for the Congressional District 2 seat in Iowa, the victor in the race, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, toured Davenport with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, talks with nurses after administering vaccines to members of the community herself at the Community Health Care, Inc. vaccination site in Davenport, Wednesday. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport standing behind her at the vaccine clinic.
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa listens to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, is hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, administers a vaccine to Karen Lewis, of Bluegrass, at the Community Health Care, Inc. vaccination site in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa who also were at the vaccine clinic.
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, is hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, is hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, administers a vaccine to Karen Lewis, of Bluegrass, at the Community Health Care, Inc. vaccination site in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa who also were at the vaccine clinic.
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, is hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, administers a vaccine to Dena Porterfield, of Davenport, on Wednesday, March 31, at the Community Health Care, Inc. vaccination site in Davenport. Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa who stood behind her while she was vaccinating.
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks next to U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, administers a vaccine to Dena Porterfield, of Davenport, at the Community Health Care, Inc. vaccination site in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa who also were at the vaccine clinic.
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Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa speaks next to U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, is hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport.
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U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, shakes hands with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., before speaking to a group at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Davenport, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, is hosting House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa in Davenport.
Photos: Moline Housing Authority hosting Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations in collaboration with Walgreens
Beth Peirce gives a shot of Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccination to Robert Shelton of Moline during a vaccination event Saturday in Moline.
Beth Peirce pharmacists with Walgreens gives a shot of Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccination to Luis Leal of Moline during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in Collaboration with Walgreens. Coronavirus vaccine administered to 200 Staff, public housing residents and Section 8 participants, Saturday, in Moline.
David Lorah of Moline is given the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccination by Stephen Johnson a pharmacist at Walgreens during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in Collaboration with Walgreens. Coronavirus vaccine administered to 200 Staff, public housing residents and Section 8 participants, Saturday, in Moline.
Stephen Johnson pharmacist at Walgreens gives the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccination to Crystal Lewis of Moline during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in Collaboration with Walgreens. Coronavirus vaccine was administered to 200 Staff, public housing residents and Section 8 participants, Saturday, in Moline.
Margie Westfall is given the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccination by Beth Peirce during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in Collaboration with Walgreens on Saturday.
A Walgreens' pharmacist draws up a shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
A Walgreens' pharmacist draws up a shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in Collaboration with Walgreens. Coronavirus vaccine administered to 200 Staff, public housing residents and Section 8 participants, Saturday, in Moline.
A Walgreens' pharmacist draws up a shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in Collaboration with Walgreens. Coronavirus vaccine administered to 200 Staff, public housing residents and Section 8 participants, Saturday, in Moline.
A Walgreens' pharmacist administers a shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in collaboration with Walgreens. Coronavirus vaccine administered to 200 Staff, public housing residents and Section 8 participants, Saturday, in Moline.
Gov. Kim Reynolds says Iowa will open COVID-19 vaccination to all adults starting April 5, so long as there is adequate supply.
A Walgreens' pharmacist administers a shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine during the Moline Housing Authority hosted Vaccine Site in collaboration with Walgreens. Coronavirus vaccine administered to 200 Staff, public housing residents and Section 8 participants, Saturday, in Moline.
Scott County health officials say they are ready to offer COVID-19 vaccine to any adult resident, as long as the supply is available.
