MCHD reports three new cases of COVID-19; total cases moves to 253

Posted on June 22, 2020

*McLean County Health Officials report three new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)*

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports that three individuals all in their 20’s have tested positive for COVID-19, moving the countywide to 253.

Health officials report the three individuals are isolating at home.

There are no individuals hospitalized, and officials report 225 individuals have recovered.

Officials also report that 11,703 McLean County residents have been tested for COVID-19.

There have been 13 deaths in the county.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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