Category Archives: Coronavirus
District 87 students receive more time to get immunizations
Kids won’t be allowed to attend school after October 15 without proof they’ve had their immunizations and physicals. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 11, 2020
ISU President Dietz: ‘We are open for business’
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Dining facilities and university housing will be open, but with some restrictions. (Photo courtesy: ISU) By Blake Haas NORMAL – With Illinois...
Jun 11, 2020
Another COVID-19 testing site opens in Bloomington-Normal
Officials say for the safety of all those on-site, the test site is not available to those who walk up. (Photo courtesy: CDC) By Katherine Murphy NORMAL – Another COVID-19 testing site is coming...
Jun 10, 2020
MCHD announces two new cases of COVID-19; encourages protesters at mass gatherings to get tested
The McLean County Health Department announced two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health Department A...
Jun 05, 2020
McLean County Health Administrator warns of COVID-19 spike after protesters gather in twin-cities
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After more than 1,000 protesters gathered at the McLean County Law and Justic...
Jun 01, 2020
MCHD announces 11th COVID-19 death; countywide total increases to 212
On Tuesday, McLean County health officials announced two new cases of Coronavirus, moving the statewide total to 212. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON –...
May 26, 2020
MCHD Administrator: “They could potentially do more than 250” at McLean County testing site
There have been nine deaths in the county. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By AJ Harris and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – When Reditus assumes testing responsibility from the Illino...
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 testing stays local as National Guard moves on
The drive-thru testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds will continue to operate. (Facebook/McLean County Emergency Management Agency) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON– The Illinois N...
May 22, 2020
MCHD announces three more COVID-19 deaths
McLean County health officials announced three new COVID-19 deaths. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Three more McLean County residents have died from ...
May 21, 2020
Local health officials announce five new cases of COVID-19
Health officials noted that of the 194 cases 111 have recovered. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Health officials announced five new c...
May 20, 2020
