Egyptian Health Dept. sets daily COVID-19 case record
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Another local health department has set a new record high for daily COVID-19 cases. The Egyptian Health Department, which covers Saline, Gallatin, and White counties, reported 94 cases Tuesday and one death.
COVID-19 mitigations announced for Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (WJPF) –The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Agriculture have announced mitigations to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 during the upcoming Du Quoin State Fair. Pursuant to CDC
Illinois Senate GOP leader has ‘break-through’ COVID case
CHICAGO (AP) — The Republican leader of the Illinois Senate says he has a “breakthrough” case of COVID-19 and is suffering mild symptoms. Sen. Dan McConchie said in a statement Saturday that he was vaccinated against
COVID-19 cases up in southern Illinois; record set in Jackson County
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — A new single-day record for COVID-19 cases has been set in Jackson County. The Jackson County Health Department reported 115 new cases Wednesday. The old daily record was 87 cases set back
COVID-19 safeguards among new Illinois State Fair features
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Among several new features at this year’s Illinois State Fair will be an unwelcome one: COVID-19. As face mask and vaccination resistance simmer, the more transmissible delta virus variant spreads and there’s a marked increase in cases
Egyptian Health Department releases breakthrough cases data
SALINE COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — One area health department is sharing information about breakthrough cases of COVID-19. The Egyptian Health Department says that out of 13,964 residents in Saline, Gallatin, and White counties that have received
School masks, state worker vaccinations required in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday ordered face coverings for all school children from preschool through 12th grade to thwart the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Democratic governor also said he
Chicago issues mask recommendation as COVID cases increase
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago on Friday issued a recommendation that everyone over 2 years old wear masks while indoors. The action was taken as the U.S. or Disease Control and Prevention recommended that
SIU changes mask policy
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — SIU Carbondale has adjusted its mask policy. Effective immediately, the university is requiring face masks to be worn in shared indoor spaces like lobbies, hallways, and classrooms, regardless of vaccination status.
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Dept. resumes weekly vaccination clinics
MARION, Ill., (WJPF) — Following a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has announced the return of weekly vaccination clinics. Vaccinations will be offered at the health department’s Marion office on Mondays and