By Todd Wineburner

A Livingston County man in his 80s has died due to complications from COVID-19 infection. That brings the total number of fatalities in the county to 5. The Livingston County Health Department was notified about the death today, and the same report included four new positive test results. Three of those individuals are recovering in isolation, while the 4th is hospitalized.

More information regarding COVID-19 in Livingston County can be found at www.lchd.us.

COVID-19 testing is available through a joint effort of the LCHD and OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center. A testing facility operates in the OSF parking lot weekdays from 10 until 1. Appointments are encouraged for the testing. Arrangements can be made by calling (815) 844-7174.