Central Illinois County Health Check-In

COVID-19 continues affecting communities in different parts of Illinois. Nearly one-third of Illinois counties are at “warning level” for the spread of COVID-19. Statewide, the Department of Public Health is reporting more than 236-thousand known cases, including at least 8-thousand deaths. Last week’s seven day test positivity rate was 4.3 percent. But there are parts of the state that have seen significantly higher rates of infection in recent weeks.

The 21st checked in with local health department officials from across the state on what they’re seeing, why cases are spiking in some areas and not others and what they’re doing to help stem a global pandemic.

Guests:

Steve Brandy, Will County Health Department Public Information Officer

Deena Mosbarger, Clay & Effingham County Health Department Public Information Officer

Gail O’Neill, Public Health Director, Sangamon County

Monica Hendrickson, Public Health Administrator, Peoria City/County Health Department

Prepared for web by Zainab Qureshi

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