McLean County adds 52 cases of coronavirus

Posted on April 20, 2021
The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 5.4%. 94 additional people were released from isolation and are considered recovered. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The number of active coronavirus cases in McLean County dropped slightly to 647 as local health officials Tuesday reported 52 new cases.

There are 54 McLean County residents in the hospital due to COVID. The health department says McLean County hospitals are reporting 96% of ICU beds and 92% of total beds use.

The county’s rolling positivity rate inched up to 5.4%. 94 additional people were released from isolation and are considered recovered.

There have been 214 lives lost in the county.

COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Town Hall

The live, virtual event runs from approximately 6pm-7pm Tuesday, April 20. More information is listed below.

Save the date: Spanish language vaccine town hall
Scan the QR code or use the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3tpDbZ3

Posted by McLean County Health Department on Friday, April 16, 2021

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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