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COVID-19 Update: 20 New Infections Reported Wednesday

COVID-19 Update: 20 New Infections Reported Wednesday

By Todd Wineburner The latest report from the Livingston County Health Department shows one new COVID-19 patient at the Pontiac Correctional Center as well as 19 others living in the county. That brings the number of active cases in the area to 206. Fatalities from the pandemic remain at 63. Appointments for drive-through COVID-19 testing…MORE

COVID-19 Update: 64 New Cases Reported

COVID-19 Update: 64 New Cases Reported

By Todd Wineburner Coronavirus infection rates in Livingston County are showing no signs of slowing down as the latest report shows 64 new cases. The Livingston County Health Department says that raises the number of active cases in the area to 198. 3,653 people have been diagnosed with the disease and the majority have completed…MORE

Community Forum: State Representative Tom Bennett

Community Forum: State Representative Tom Bennett

State Representative Tom Bennett talks with Todd Wineburner about the lame duck session and about a particular piece of legislation that’s prompting debate. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

COVID-19: Last Week Ended with 49 New Cases

COVID-19: Last Week Ended with 49 New Cases

By Todd Wineburner 49 new positive COVID-19 tests were reported to the Livingston County Health Department last week, raising the county’s total to 3,589. Most of the people who’ve tested positive for the virus have completed their isolation and are considered recovered, but there are still 239 active cases. 63 people have lost their lives…MORE

Visit the Pontiac Ice Skating Rink

Visit the Pontiac Ice Skating Rink

WJEZ and the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department invites you to sign up for an open skate time at the ice skating rink in Downtown Pontiac!MORE

Latest COVID-19 Numbers Include 1 New Fatality

Latest COVID-19 Numbers Include 1 New Fatality

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department reports that another individual has been added to the fatality list, raising the county’s total to 63. In the same report, 36 county residents had tested positive for the disease, leaving the total number of active cases at 247. Information on COVID-19, including information about tests and…MORE

COVID-19 Vaccination Update Plus More Reported Cases

COVID-19 Vaccination Update Plus More Reported Cases

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is working to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to those eligible. Health Education and Marketing Director Erin Fogarty says the county has received 700 doses of the Moderna vaccine and 560 of those have been administered. The remaining doses are earmarked for others included in Phase IA of vaccine…MORE