COVID-19 headlines in St. Louis area: Jan. 21, 2021

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force reported improving numbers in the St. Louis area as Missouri and Illinois report decreasing positivity rates. On Tuesday, the task force reported fewer than 700 COVID-19 patients for the fourth consecutive day. Additionally, the seven-day average for new admissions dipped below 100 for the first time since Jan. 13. Saturday was the first day with fewer than 700 coronavirus patients in area hospitals since Nov. 12. The current seven-day average for hospitalizations is the lowest since Nov. 15. Although COVID-19 hospitalizations are decreasing, hospital capacity on Tuesday was at 86% and ICU capacity was at 87%. Read more: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/hea... Here's how to register for a vaccine in your county (where available): https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/hea... Please visit https://www.ksdk.com/vaccine for the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine.