The McLean County Health Department is reporting 9 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total to 299.
At this time 32 individuals are isolating at home and 1 is hospitalized in good condition
251 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
There is one more death, making for 15th COVID-related deaths in McLean County. The individual was a woman in her 80s previously included in our confirmed case count who passed away last month after being released from isolation. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is considering this a COVID-related death.
Over 15,100 tests have been resulted.
The cumulative positivity rate is 2.0% and our rolling 7-day positivity rate through 7/8 is 2.6%
The IDPH has made county-level metrics available on their website. These metrics are intended to be used for local level awareness of each county’s progress during Phase 4 and will help local leaders, businesses, local health departments, and the public make informed decisions and promote healthy behaviors.
The target for test positivity according to these metrics is less than or equal to 10%.
