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COVID-19 Update for 8-28-20

COVID-19 Update for 8-28-20

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department says the COVID-19 total stands at 178 in the county. All active cases in the county are recovering in isolation, 156 individuals have completed their isolation, and four people have lost their lives due to the virus. More information about the situation in Livingston County is available…MORE

Barickman Guardedly Optimistic About Returning to “Normal”

Barickman Guardedly Optimistic About Returning to “Normal”

By Todd Wineburner State Senator Jason Barickman says he sees a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, but he goes on to say that the tunnel looks like a long one. Barickman says he’s encouraged by the way teachers, staff members, students, and parents have made their way into the fall of 2020…MORE

COVID-19 Numbers for 8-25-20

COVID-19 Numbers for 8-25-20

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department says the number of COVID-19 cases in the county has risen to 172. The latest notification from the state included the names of 9 people who have received a positive diagnosis. 20 cases remain active in the local area. Most are recovering in isolation, but two are…MORE

COVID-19 Numbers As Of 8-21-20

COVID-19 Numbers As Of 8-21-20

By Todd Wineburner Two more cases of COVID-19 infection reported yesterday have raised the overall total in the county to 167. The latest positive tests came from young women—one in her 20s and the other under the age of 20. To date, 139 of the county’s positive cases have been removed from isolation, 21 cases…MORE

Friday COVID-19 Update

Friday COVID-19 Update

By Todd Wineburner 4 new cases of COVID-19 infection round out the week (8/10-8-14) in Livingston County. That brings the county’s grand total to 141. Most of the patients involved have completed their isolation, but 20 cases remain active. There have been no further fatalities reported related to the disease. 27 people who tested positive…MORE

WJEZ Area Heartland Students Earn Dean’s List Recognition

WJEZ Area Heartland Students Earn Dean’s List Recognition

By Todd Wineburner In spite of COVID-19 restrictions, many Heartland Community College students in the WJEZ listening area distinguished themselves during the summer session. Steve Fast, HCC Director of Public Information, says nearly 400 full- and part-time students were named to the Dean’s List for the summer session. To be recognized, students had to complete…MORE

COVID-19 Cases Continue to be Diagnosed

COVID-19 Cases Continue to be Diagnosed

By Todd Wineburner The latest figures from the Livingston County Health Department say 2 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the county. that raises the county’s total to 134. 23 of those cases remain active. For complete details on COVID-19 and Livingston County, visit the Livingston County Health Department website at lchd.us.MORE

14 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Monday

14 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Monday

By Todd Wineburner 14 new cases of COVID-19 infection were reported yesterday (8/11) raising the total number of infections in the county to 132. Most of the individuals diagnosed with the disease are out of isolation. The latest group of positive tests includes individuals from across the age spectrum, including two children under the age…MORE

New COVID-19 Numbers for Livingston County

New COVID-19 Numbers for Livingston County

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is reporting 8 new cases of COVID-19 infection along with the sad news of another coronavirus-related death in the county. Testing results from Saturday through Sunday identified 8 infected individuals from across the age spectrum. All of those diagnosed are in isolation and recovering. The county is…MORE

Mobile COVID-19 Test Vehicle Coming to Livingston County

Mobile COVID-19 Test Vehicle Coming to Livingston County

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is hosting a mobile COVID-19 testing unit later this month. Erin Fogarty, LCHD Health Education and Marketing Director, says the testing will be available from 8 until 4 on August 17th and 18th at the Health Department facilities at 310 Torrance Avenue in Pontiac. Anyone can visit…MORE