4 more coronavirus cases in McLean County

Posted on May 6, 2020
The numbers as of Wednesday from the McLean County Health Department. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials reported four new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, bringing the McLean County total to 108.

The new cases include three women, two in their 20s, one in her 30s, and a man in his 20s, according to the McLean County Health Department. All are currently at home in isolation.

The MCHD says two people are currently hospitalized, 18 are at home in isolation, and 85 have recovered.  There have been three deaths in the county.

Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 2,270 new cases of coronavirus. The statewide total now 68,232, including 2,974 deaths. IDPH said in the last 24 hours, labs have processed 14,974 tests.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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