Ogle County reports third COVID-19 related death

The Ogle County Health Department is reporting that a third person has died of COVID-19.

As of May 27, the county currently has 204 positive cases of individuals infected with the virus, and 161 recoveries.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Wednesday 1,111 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 160 additional deaths.

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State health officials provide guidance for state polling locations

Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 3:08 PM CDT

By WIFR Newsroom

In accordance with the guidance, all local election authorities will be required to develop written COVID-19 prevention plans for all polling sites within their jurisdiction.

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Illinois organ, tissue donor registry hits 7 million

Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 11:37 AM CDT

By WIFR Newsroom

There are 10,764,540 individuals in Illinois who qualify to become organ/tissue donors. Of those, 65 percent have registered as organ/tissue donors.

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Second positive mosquito pool found in Ogle County

Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 6:07 PM CDT

The Ogle County Health Department confirms a second positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus was discovered in the area on Tuesday.

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Mercyhealth announces unification of medical services between campuses

Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 3:56 PM CDT

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercyhealth announces plans to merge services between its Rockton and Riverside campuses.

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Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida

Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 10:29 AM CDT

By CBS News

The Florida Department of Health confirmed a case of what is commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba in the Tampa area. According to the department, one person in Hillsborough County contracted Naegleria fowleri, which is a single-cell amoeba that attacks brain tissue and is usually fatal.

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Mercyhealth petitions to dismantle mental illness ward

Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 10:15 AM CDT

By WIFR Newsroom

Mercyhealth could be closing another unit at one of its local hospitals but first it needs the green light from the state health facilities and services review board.

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Illinois announces 639 new COVID-19 cases, six deaths

Updated: Jul. 5, 2020 at 3:11 PM CDT

By WIFR Newsroom

The new figures bring the total to 147,251 cases and 7,020 deaths so far in Illinois. The six deaths are the lowest in a 24-hour period since March 25, when three deaths were announced.

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