MCHD reports 98 new cases of COVID-19; the positivity rate declines to 4.3%

Posted on October 11, 2021

*The McLean County Health Department reported the new cases on Monday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)*

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Since Friday, the McLean County Health Department is reporting 98 new cases of COVID-19.

At last count, 28 McLean County residents are hospitalized due to the virus, while 81% of ICU beds and 88% of total beds are in use.

Health officials also report 26 people are hospitalized in McLean County with COVID-19.

There are 280 people isolated at home, while 22,015 people have been isolated and are considered recovered.

Health officials report the cumulative positivity rate declined to 4.3% from 4.4%. In addition, the rolling 7-day positivity rate also fell to 2.2% from 2.4%.

There have been 263 COVID-related deaths reported in the county.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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