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State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day
Number of known cases jumps to 288 as governor says ‘no place, no person, is immune’ By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. The “novel severe…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker launches coronavirus.illinois.gov with resources for Illinois residents, small businesses
Following an earlier stop at the St. Clair County Health Department in Belleville this morning, Governor JB Pritzker held his administration’s daily COVID-19 press briefing in Jackson County today and announced the launch of a new website detailing the state’s evolving response to COVID-19 and resources available to Illinois residents during this challenging time. “My…
Read MoreHow Federal Agencies are Responding to COVID-19
WASHINGTON – Federal, state, and local governments are working around the clock to contain the spread of COVID-19, ensure testing and treatment is available to the sick, and assist individuals, small businesses, and industry with the resulting economic disruption. Dozens of federal agencies and departments are taking action in response to the outbreak, and all…
Read MoreImportant info for parents/guardian from Hardin County School during coronavirus pandemic
This information will be updated continually! A letter to parents/ guardians of Hardin County students March 16, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for your extraordinary support over the past several days, as we have worked together to protect our community during the growing coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. To further safeguard Illinois from the spread of…
Read MoreSarah Dawn Wayland
Sarah Dawn Wayland, 29, born June 26, 1990 in Carbondale, Illinois to Marla Fulkerson Winters and Mark Wayland, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Sarah leaves behind her mother and step-father, with whom she lived, Chuck and Marla Winters of Elizabethtown, IL; father, Mark Wayland of Golconda, IL;…
Read More(3/13/20) State of Illinois Daily COVID-19 Briefing – 46 Cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today is announcing 14 more individuals in Illinois have tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “The State is taking aggressive measures to help limit the spread of the virus as the number of positive cases we report each day is increasing,” said IDPH Director…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Announces Two-Week Statewide School Closure to Minimize COVID-19 Spread, Additional Economic Measures to Reduce Burden on Illinois Families
Building on state guidance issued yesterday to promote social distancing and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the state of Illinois will close all schools from March 17 through March 30 and implement additional economic measures to reduce the burden on Illinois families. As of now, day care…
Read MoreState suspends group senior meal programs amid coronavirus spread
Carry-out, delivery programs still allowed as state implements social distancing measures By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging issued an order to state senior centers Wednesday to “immediately suspend all gathering activities,” including group meals and social activities, in response to the spread of the coronavirus disease COVID-19.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 (Coronavirus) Situational Update from Southern Seven Health Department’s Executive Director – March 13, 2020
To the Residents of the Southern 7 Counties, As our nation continues to face COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease), Southern Seven Health Department, along with our community partners, is closely monitoring new developments. Our most immediate message to our communities is: STAY CALM and STAY EDUCATED To date, no citizens of the Southern 7 Region (Alexander, Hardin,…
Read MoreIL Department of Human Services announces first day to complete the 2020 Census online – March 12
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the first day to complete the 2020 Census online will be Thursday, March 12th on my2020census.gov. The online questionnaire is the quickest and easiest way to get counted in Illinois and can be accessed from a smart phone, tablet, laptop, computer and terminals at local libraries. The…
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