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COVID-19 Update: 37 New Cases Reported Tuesday

COVID-19 Update: 37 New Cases Reported Tuesday

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department says 37 new cases of COVID-19 infection have been identified among county residents. That increases the number of active cases to 210. Since the start of the pandemic, over 3,000 people have been diagnosed and have completed an isolation period, while 62 people have died as a…MORE

77 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Monday

77 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Monday

By Todd Wineburner The number of active COVID-19 cases in Livingston County sits at 180 and the death toll has risen to 62. That’s according to the latest report from the Livingston County Health Department. In this round of testing, 77 county residents were diagnosed with the disease. No new cases were reported at Pontiac…MORE

Community Forum: Services for Women Still Available at the Livingston County Health Department

Community Forum: Services for Women Still Available at the Livingston County Health Department

Erin Fogarty, Health Education and Marketing Director for the Livingston County Health Department, talks with Todd Wineburner about January’s significance as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and about the continued connection between the health department and the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K&S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

Health Department Reporting 38 COVID-19 Cases and 2 Fatalities

Health Department Reporting 38 COVID-19 Cases and 2 Fatalities

By Todd Wineburner Two more people have died as a result of complications from COVID-19 infection. That’s the latest word from the Livingston County Health Department. 38 county residents are newly identified as having the virus, raising the number of active cases in the county to 188. The two most recent fatalities bring the overall…MORE

One New Name Added to County Fatality List

One New Name Added to County Fatality List

By Todd Wineburner The latest figures from the Livingston County Health Department show 30 new positive COVID-19 tests. That includes 29 county residents and 1 inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center. The latest report also included another COVID-19 related fatality, leaving the area with 167 active cases of the disease and 59 fatalities related to the…MORE

Community Forum: Pontiac Has Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Community Forum: Pontiac Has Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

The city of Pontiac is creating some new retail spaces in the downtown area. Liz Vincent talks with Todd Wineburner about Market 59 and how to be a part of it. The application deadline for the program is February 5th. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K&S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

More Positive COVID-19 Tests Reported

More Positive COVID-19 Tests Reported

By Todd Wineburner 25 new cases of COVID-19 infection were reported yesterday by the Livingston County Health Department. One fatality was added to the totals as well. That means the county is now following 138 active cases and 58 people have lost their lives due to complications from the disease. Appointments for COVID-19 testing can…MORE