MCHD announces 15th COVID-19 death

Posted on July 9, 2020
The McLean County Health Department reports 32 individuals remain in home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)

By AJ Harris

BLOOMINGTON – Another person has died due to complications from COVID-19, the McLean County Health Department reports.

Officials report that a woman in her 80’s is the county’s 15th death.

Overall, the MCHD is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 bringing the county total to 299.

At this time, 32 individuals are isolating at home, and one is in the hospital.

The cumulative positivity rate has jumped to 2.0%, and the rolling 7-day positivity rate through 7/8 is 2.6%.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 1,018 new cases and 20 additional deaths. The statewide totals stand at 150,450 cases and 7,119 deaths.

AJ Harris can be reached at [email protected]. 

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