IDPH: 493,000 new COVID-19 boosters administered Oct 3, 2022 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination Vaccinators have administered about 493,000 doses of the new COVID-19 booster vaccines in Illinois, according to the Department of Public Health.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.