The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there were 1,795 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 26 new deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported just 1 case of COVID-19 Wednesday bringing the county case total to 2,475. 10 cases remain active with 1 hospitalization and no new deaths. Knox County Indiana also reported 1 case of COVID-19 Wednesday bringing the case total there to 3,720 with no new deaths. Overall since the pandemic began in Illinois, there have been 1,359,748 cases of the disease with 22,285 deaths. Over 10.1 million vaccines have now been administered across the state since the vaccine rollout began with over 73,000 people vaccinated Wednesday. The IDPH has announced that vaccination locations throughout Illinois are preparing to administer the Pfizer vaccine to youths ages 12 through 15. This after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend its use following clinical trials showing the Pfizer vaccine is 100% effective against COVID-19 and emergency use approval for the age group by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Individuals should check with their local health department or healthcare provider about whether a parent or guardian must be present for a individual under the age of 18 to get the vaccine or whether some other form of written consent is required. Also announced by the IDPH Wednesday a saliva test for COVID-19 to be made available for use in middle and high schools across the state that provides quick results. Testing will be free for districts with low income students while others will get a discounted rate of $10 per test.