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* It’s Monday, which means it’s Senate COVID test day, so I have to run into town for a bit. Let’s do a wellness check. How are you and yours holding up?

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:07 pm

Comments

Wife and I both have our first shots done. Now we wait a few weeks for round two. Then another 2 weeks for full effect. So maybe travel will be an option this summer after all. Fingers crossed.

Comment by MSIX Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:16 pm
Still can’t track down a vaccine for myself. Hope it opens up to more people soon.

Comment by Former State Worker Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:17 pm
Not bad, looks like the last member of the family will get vaccinated this week (they are in a different state right now).

Had my first games of the weekend, it appears they are sanitizing HS football stadiums between events, but I have no idea what the actually means.

Comment by OneMan Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:19 pm
My household is doing just fine. I am concerned about the recent uptick in cases and positivity rates though. I have to wonder if this a sign of variants taking hold.

I’m also concerned about the number of families in my community I know traveled to popular destinations in places like Florida over spring break. If my school district is forced back to fully remote learning in the next couple weeks, these parents of course won’t be screaming loudly about it on Facebook. /s

Comment by Zim Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:19 pm
Both of us vaccinated and “ripened”. Still very careful, but its spring. Working while husband installs new bird feeder poles to keep the squirrels out. Worried for friends up in Chicago collar counties and relatives in Wisconsin who can’t get vaccine.

Comment by Shy Lurker Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:23 pm
Rural communities should brace for another wave. Went out Sunday and didn’t see many mask wearers. Since I am fully vaccinated I thought I would go out for lunch. Unless we are near 100% in rural Illinois we are probably in big trouble.

Comment by JS Mill Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:28 pm
Things are looking up. My wife is fully vaccinated, I get my first shot Thursday. Kane County is looking to vaccinate 3,000 people per day in an old Sam’s Club through kanevax.com.

My son is about a third through his HS soccer season. That’s helping too.

Still not going into restaurants and bars. May never again - I like it outside. But boy when the concerts start up again…so excited.

Comment by Lefty Lefty Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:32 pm
Good.

It’s been absolutely gorgeous here the last couple of days, so I’ve been out and about enjoying the weather.

Comment by JoanP Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:38 pm
Hanging in there. Been remoting from home for just over a year now. Get my first COVID shot on Thursday.

Comment by Nick Name Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:43 pm
My wife, one daughter who lives in Illinois and myself are vaccinated. My other daughter lives in STL and they are running behind in their distribution and she hasn’t even received her first vaccine yet. She does work from home which helps but I am concerned.

Comment by The Dude Abides Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:43 pm
===Still can’t track down a vaccine for myself. Hope it opens up to more people soon.===

Try calling your county health department. That’s what I did.

Comment by Nick Name Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:44 pm
It occurred to me over the weekend one of the reasons I am so stressed at the end of the day is because I have back-to-back Zoom calls all day long. Before COVID I had travel time between meetings to decompress.

Also, my productivity has doubled this past year, but my pay has actually decreased.

Lastly, my home is now my work, and I can’t get away from it because everything is closed. All I do is work now.

Comment by Just Me 2 Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:51 pm
I see the light at the end of the tunnel for my family. Mom and Dad are fully vaccinated. The kids finally got to go over to their house and stay for more than half an hour. I’ve got one jab and will be scheduling my second as soon as I can. My wife will be getting her jab soon. I am very excited for some semblance of normalcy.

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:53 pm
so anxious.

Comment by Amalia Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:53 pm
After an almost obsessive level of rechecking the Walgreen’s website for the past week and a half, was finally able to make my appointments. First dose is tomorrow. Looking very forward to seeing my parents in the next six weeks or so since they have their full course completed. I didn’t fully realize what a weight that isolation was putting on me until there’s an end in sight.

Comment by Zeldalaw Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:55 pm
Folks starting to get vaccinated or have upcoming appointments. That is great.

Pretty far along in the process due to getting the first dose a little while back, and nearing the second dose. It’s a relief to start building immunity, but still wearing a mask, socially distancing and sanitizing/washing hands. Can’t wait for the fully vaccinated to get back together again.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 1:57 pm
Found out that the Bloomington testing site is now only open certain days of the week after traveling 25 miles to get my monthly check. Sunday ain’t one of them. New days/times are: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm One other car also did a U-turn in front of me at the site once they also read the large red banner. If this site isn’t going to be open for testing everyday, it would sure be nice if on the other days it was open for vaccinations. It would make a terrific site for that since it’s already set up for intake and car flow. Might go today. One of my family members has out-patient surgery this week, and I’ll the designated helper in case they need to stay overnight.

Comment by Anon221 Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 2:02 pm
Had both shoots and finished the 14 day waiting period. Still wearing a mask, but actually went to the office to work today.
Nice to get out. Very tired of the remote gig.
Sorry for the people waiting on getting the vaccine. Seems things may be getting better now.

Comment by Back to the Future Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 2:12 pm
===Went out Sunday and didn’t see many mask wearers===

Same. People in my neighborhood must think we’ve beaten COVID and the masks/distancing no longer matter. Hope there isn’t a another wave, but won’t be surprised if there is.

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 2:13 pm
If you are willing to travel, mass site at State fair grounds. Made reservation for tomorrow.

https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location

Scroll down to link “Statewide Vaccination Locations page”.

Comment by Huh? Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 2:16 pm
Check CVS website daily. Almost always some availability someplace.

Comment by Retiree Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 2:30 pm
Doing well, had my first shot and one daughter had hers. Tracking them down for my wife and other daughter.

The anti-mask types are picking up again in relation to people above. At the part time job at a liquor store we’ve had more problems this weekend than in the last several months. Most people are still good, but several incidents in a couple days over the weekend compared to maybe that many since December.

Comment by ArchPundit Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 2:38 pm
@Huh - I’ll second that. The Orr Building is a great resource for anyone who can travel and take time to come for the shot.

Plenty of people have throw in the towel on the distancing… I do think its the combo of all the folks who ever cared and the newly vaccinated. Makes the crowds even bigger.

Watching high school football this weekend was nice. Everyone in the stands kept their masks on and mostly 3 to 6 feet apart. Happy to see it.

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 2:44 pm
I’m fully vaccinated and my life has not changed at all. Very concerned about the variant in Michigan and the number of people outside bars this weekend with no masks on.

Comment by Dub Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:09 pm
I’m exhausted. Ready for the end of this even while I appreciate we have time to go. The lovely weather this weekend was a boost.

Comment by DuPage Dem Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:15 pm
I’ll receive my second dose Moderna) on Wednesday at HyVee in Springfield. Their vaccine program seems to run very smoothly, but I made a reservation online the day they started scheduling them. Most of my older friends and family (65+)have had both shots. Younger friends — not so many.

Comment by IllinoisBoi Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:16 pm
Got my 1st shot yesterday at Fairgrounds in Springfield. The National Guard was very organized, friendly and I was in and out in 20 minutes.

Comment by Sal Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:17 pm
Jsmill. I don’t know if springfield,grafton, or Carbondale qualify for a rural community, but there were few if any masks on this weekend.

Comment by Blue Dog Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:26 pm
Just got scheduled for my first vaccine dose. It seems weird to get a possibly lifesaving medication administered at a grocery store, but hey, I’m not picky.

Comment by Homebody Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:41 pm
I’ve had both shots and a two week wait. Still trying to recover from COVID in November. I’m a long hauler, but I’m thankful for how good I do feel. Yes, I still wear my mask. I have COVIDphobia.

Comment by Downstate Dem Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:46 pm
I no longer remember which Cap Fax commentator suggested Kitten Academy when Rich asked, last summer, for websites that are good for mental health breaks.

Whoever you are, please know that, four litters later, you are largely responsible for my continued good humor. Thank you.

Comment by Marine Life Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:47 pm
Dozens of J&J one dose vaccine appointments available for Illinois residents right now, tomorrow and Wednesday at SIU along with many more first of two dose appointments at the two mass vax sites in Carbondale. Road trip?

https://www.jchdonline.org/index.php/all-topics/73-programs-and-services/480-covid-19-vaccination-appointments-available

Comment by Third Reading Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:51 pm
Husband and I both had second shot 2 weeks ago Thursday.
Concerned about variants, and still wearing a mask.
Nothing’s changed, except I’m less terrified to go to the grocery store.
Will definitely not be dining at indoor restaurants or bars anytime soon.
Sigh.

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 3:56 pm
Wife got her first shot 6 days ago, I get my first shot tomorrow. This makes for some good feelings.

Comment by bhartbanjo Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 4:10 pm
Good.Fully vaccinated and on vacation for first time in 13 months. Air travel was good, wore mask and others complied well also. Wearing masks in hotel but not on beach or at outside dining. No indoor dining.

Comment by JDuc Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 4:18 pm
Both of us fully vaccinated 2 weeks ago so feeling safer and less anxious

Comment by Just a Citizen Monday, Mar 22, 21 @ 6:17 pm