The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,082 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 6 deaths. The latest Lawrence County Health Department figures show 5 positive cases as of Wednesday with 25 cases active and 2 hospitalizations. 4 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday in Knox County Indiana. A total of 13,139,579 vaccinations have been administered in Illinois since the vaccine rollout began with 27,555 people being vaccinated at sites across the state Wednesday. Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases statewide, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office has announced that all Drivers License and Services Offices across the state including the Lawrenceville office will require employees and customers to wear a mask beginning on Monday August 2nd.