McLean County Health Department announces 14 new cases of COVID-19

Posted on July 29, 2020
The McLean County Health Department report that 63 individuals are in-home isolation. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Health Department)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department reports 14 new COVID-19 cases, surging the county total to 486 cases.

McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight reports 63 individuals are isolating at home, and three are hospitalized.

Officials report that 405 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.

More than 23.300 tests have resulted in a positivity rate of 2.1%. The rolling 7-day positivity rate is 1.9%.

There have been 15 COVID-19 deaths in the county.

Additionally, Livingston county health officials announced two new cases, increasing the county to 81 cases. The individuals include two females in their 50’s who are recovering in isolation.

Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,393 new cases of COVID-19 with 18 deaths.

The statewide totals stand at 175,124 cases and 7,462 deaths.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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