9 COVID-related deaths reported in McLean County

Posted on December 29, 2020
MCHD reported 84 new cases, as there are 29 McLean County residents currently hospitalized for COVID, and 958 are in home isolation.  (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials Tuesday reported nine additional COVID-related deaths, brining the number of lives lost to 97.

Five of the people were associated with long-term care facilities, according to McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight.

Male

Female

70s

1

2

80s

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2

90s

1

2

 

There have been 32 COVID-related deaths so far this month, surpassing the previous high of 25 in November.

MCHD reported 84 new cases, as there are 29 McLean County residents currently hospitalized for COVID, and 958 are in home isolation.

McLean County hospitals are reporting 92% of ICU beds in use, 92% of total beds in use, and 64 individuals hospitalized for COVID-19.

The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 7.8%. 135 additional people were released from isolation, now 10,271 have recovered.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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