MCHD reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, county total now 69

Posted on April 9, 2020

*There have been two deaths in McLean County. (WJBC file photo)*

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials announced six new cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 69.

According to data Thursday from the McLean County Health Department, five patients are currently hospitalized, 32 are at home in isolation, and 30 have recovered. There have been two deaths in the county.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,344 new cases, bringing the state total to 16,422, including 528 deaths.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

*Photo courtesy McLean County Health Department*

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