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COVID-19 Update: 40 New Cases Round Out the Week

COVID-19 Update: 40 New Cases Round Out the Week

  By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is reporting 31 instances of COVID-19 infection in Livingston County residents, and another 9 infections among inmates at Pontiac Correctional Center. As the week comes to an end, another name has been added to the fatality list as well. That brings county totals to 195 active…MORE

Livingston County COVID-19 Fatalities Increase by One

Livingston County COVID-19 Fatalities Increase by One

By Todd Wineburner Livingston County has lost another resident to complications of COVID-19 infection. That brings the area’s fatality total to 49. The latest reports from the Livingston County Health Department say that 31 new cases were reported on Wednesday including one new case at the Pontiac Correctional Center. Other statistics for the county say…MORE

Community Forum: A Kitten Needs a Good Home

Community Forum: A Kitten Needs a Good Home

Photo courtesy of the Livingston County Humane Society Nesryn is a kitten who’s just a few weeks old and she needs a forever home. Todd Wineburner talks with Lydia Ward from the Livingston County Humane Society about how you can get acquainted with Nesryn or any of the other animals living at the shelter.MORE

Health Department Expects COVID-19 Vaccine Soon

Health Department Expects COVID-19 Vaccine Soon

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department says the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine should arrive in the area in the next 1 to 2 weeks. Erin Fogarty, Department Health Education and Marketing Director, says the county’s initial doses will be distributed to local hospitals to inoculate health care workers with high-risk duties. Emergency Medical workers…MORE

56 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Monday

56 New COVID-19 Infections Reported Monday

By Todd Wineburner The weekend numbers have arrived and 56 new COVID-19 cases are on the books in Livingston County. That leaves the area with 180 active cases and 47 fatalities since the start of the pandemic. COVID-19 testing remains available at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical center on weekday mornings. Appointments should be…MORE