MCHD reports one new cases of COVID-19

Posted on June 25, 2020
The McLean County Health Department announced one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)

By AJ Harris

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports one new positive case of COVID-19 on Thursday, after two days of no new cases. 

The new case, an individual in their 30’s, is the 254th confirmed cases in the county. 

There are currently ten individuals isolating at home, with no hospitalizations. 

There have been 13 deaths in the county. 

Health officials report 230 individuals have been releases from home isolation and are considered recovered. 

The MCHD reports 11,900 tests have been performed in the county, with an overall positive rate of 2.1%. 

AJ Harris can be reached at [email protected].  

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