Category Archives: Ask The Expert: Health

McLean County government considers opening COVID-19 call center
Plans for the call center and COVID-19 hotline still have to be approved by the Executive Committee and the full County Board. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2020

Bloomington City council looking at trick-or-treating alternatives
The Bloomington city council is looking at other trick-or-treating alternatives due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Traditional door-to-d...
Syndicated Author Sep 29, 2020

MCHD: “We are approaching the peak of that curve” after COVID-19 cases increase to 63
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center) and McLean County Health Department Communication Specialist Dion McNeal (left). (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasB...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2020

McLean County COVID-19 cases increase to 38
The McLean County Health Department announced seven new cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department announced seven new people ha...
Syndicated Author Apr 03, 2020

Amtrak: Passenger on train that stopped in B-N tested positive for Coronavirus
Amtrak has released a statement, saying that the individual in question arrived in St. Louis and tested positive for the virus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By AJ HarrisNORMAL – An Amtrak train th...
Syndicated Author Mar 09, 2020

McLean County health officials say risk of coronavirus to public remains low
The Center for Disease Control is urging travelers to avoid non-essential visits to China. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – With thousands of confirmed ca...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2020