Four employees at McLean County Nursuing Home test positive for COVID-19

Posted on August 14, 2020
The McLean County Nursing Home located at 901 N. Main St. Normal. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – McLean County Administrator Camille Rodriguez on Friday confirmed that four employees at the McLean County Nursing Home have tested positive for COVID-19.

The McLean County Nursing Home’s regular testing regimen of employees and residents revealed the positive cases this week, according to a news release.

“McLean County Nursing Home employees continue in their diligence to protect and promote health by following the recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the response to and prevention of the spread of COVID-19,” according to the release. “The health and safety of the people that live and work at the McLean County Nursing Home continues to be our primary focus.”

McLean County Nursing Home leadership has informed all staff and resident families and guardians.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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