Mclean County Health Department
Image Courtesy of the McLean County Health Department Facebook page Despite the CDC reporting elevated incidence rates of COVID-19 at the end of August, Illinois respiratory illness levels are still at a minimum. McLean County Health Department’s Public Affairs Coordinator Marianne Manko explained why incidence rates are higher, and how best to keep them at […]
Image courtesy of the McLean County Health Department Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – The first week of April has come and gone, and with it went National Public Health Week. The McLean County Health Department seized the opportunity this week gave them and used it to promote public health in the community. Marianne Manko is […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – In East Bloomington, there have been some of the first reports of the West Nile virus. The virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States. Senior Environmental Health Practitioner of McLean County Angie Crawford spoke about the West Nile virus. Crawford said, “This virus is transmitted from the […]
NORMAL, Ill. – While there is an abundance of spooky festivities happening this Halloween season, none are quite as scary as contracting COVID. “You can get out there,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci. “This is a time that children love. It’s a very important part of the year for children.” Although it may seem intimidating and […]
Photo Courtesy from McLean County Twitter NORMAL, Ill.–McLean County Health Department is offering mass vaccination clinics for COVID-19 booster shots to those who received Pfizer in as their original doses. The clinics are offered every Thursday — with a few exceptions for holidays such as Thanksgiving – at Grossinger Motors Arena from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. […]
Photo Courtesy of McLean County Health Department Facebook Page. NORMAL, Ill. – As vaccine eligibility expands, many are struggling to get appointments while the Non-English-speaking population is facing double the challenges. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 87.2% of administered vaccine doses have gone to White residents in McLean County. IDPH also reports only 3.91% Black or African-American, 2.59% Asian, and 2.29% Hispanic or Latino […]
Photo Courtesy McLean County Health Department Facebook Page. NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health is expanding vaccine eligibility and officials stress the risk of resurgence. McLean County has roughly 11% of residents fully vaccinated and has administered over 55,000 vaccines. The Public Affairs Coordinator of the McLean County Health Department, Marianne Manko […]
Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 3163 cases. Currently, 584 individuals are isolating at home. Seven individuals are hospitalized, with two in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 2553 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have been 19 COVID-related deaths in McLean […]
Photo courtesy to CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 22 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 3,025 cases. Currently, 1,260 individuals are isolating at home. Six individuals are hospitalized, with one in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1,740 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. The McLean County Health […]
Photo courtesy to MCHD NORMAL, Ill.- The McLean County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division continues to conduct food safety inspections in accordance with the frequency required by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the McLean County Revised Code in which various food establishments are inspected based upon their risk categorization. COVID-19 complaints have created […]