MCHD reports 30 new cases of COVID

Posted on February 26, 2021
McLean County health officials have reported 185 new cases of COVID-19 over the last week.(Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – McLean County hospitals remain almost full as the county’s rolling positivity rate continues to inch down.

Local hospitals are reporting 85% of ICU beds and 94% of total beds in use, according to the McLean County Health Department. There are 21 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID and 204 are in home isolation.

“It is important to remember that this number does not represent all persons currently hospitalized for COVID-19 or for other treatment and care,” said MCHD. “Our local hospitals provide care for individuals from outside our county, and McLean County residents may receive care outside of our county.”

Local health officials Friday announced 30 new cases of coronavirus. The county’s rolling positivity rate fell to 2.3%.

MCHD has reported 185 new cases of COVID-19 over the last week. The health department provided an age breakdown of cases reported between Jan. 19 and Feb 26.

  • Under 1: 67
  • 1-17: 1,658
  • 18-19: 1,154
  • 20s: 4,031
  • 30s: 1,827
  • 40s: 1,704
  • 50s: 1,644
  • 60s: 1,199
  • 70s: 645
  • 80s: 352
  • 90s: 184
  • 100s: 9

COVID-19 Vaccine

Around 31,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in McLean County. More information is available here.

Statewide vaccine resources are avilable here.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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