Photo provided by Illinois.gov NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported that the CDC is reporting that 15 counties are high alert for COVID-19, while 14 counties are on medium alert. As of Feb 5, 2023, the agency recorded that there were over four million total cases and over 36,000 deaths since the first case of COVID was reported in Illinois. IDPH Director Dr. Samheer […]
Photo courtesy of J.B. Pritzker Facebook page. CHICAGO, Ill. - A week after reporting the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19, Illinois may be flattening the curve. Illinois has seen growth in its doubling rates increase after placing a variety of executive orders. Illinois has now been in a "Stay at Home" order since March 21, 2020. "On March 22 the rate at which our COVID positive case count […]
CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois health officials announce 673 news cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health reported an additional 673 new cases bringing the total to 2,538. This is the largest jump in a day the state has reported. According to an IDPH news release, 87% of fatalities are among patients 60 years or older. IDPH also reported seven more deaths bringing the total to […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The McLean County Health Department was notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health of the first novel Coronavirus-related death in McLean County. Yesterday, March 22, a female in her 70s, tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week and was in intensive care. As of today, March 23, McLean County has eight confirmed cases, 48 pending results, one death and about 90 tests. […]
Photo courtesy of McLean County Health Department Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - McLean County Health Department confirmed its first case of the coronavirus in the county. A man in his 70s was confirmed Thursday afternoon to have the virus however, he had no history travel or exposure. “I have confidence in the ability of our staff and local healthcare partners to respond to this situation. We are working with the […]
Photo Courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health officials announced 128 new COVID-19 cases. The new 128 cases now bring the total of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is 288 cases in 17 counties. An additional 20 cases were reported from the outbreak in a DuPage County nursing home. The nursing home now has a total of 42 cases […]
Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker Facebook page CHICAGO, Ill. - Illinois Department of Public Health announces the state's first death relating to coronavirus. Officials state the individual was a Chicago woman in her 60s who had contact with known COVID-19 case. Governor JB Pritzker expressed his condolences in the state's daily debriefing and social media. "I am deeply saddened by the news that we've dreaded since the earliest days […]
Photo courtesy the Student Health Services Homepage NORMAL, Ill.- Local and ISU health officials are working with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor the Coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China. “At this time the level of risk to the public remains low, however, if that changes or if there are any confirmed cases within our county, we will share […]
