Category Archives: Covid-19
Marion County Health Department holds second mass immunization clinic for those in Group 1B
The Marion County Health Department gave the first immunization for COVID-19 to 200 more county residents on Thursday. The clinic was at the First Christian Church in Salem. Health Department Administ...
Feb 05, 2021
Governor redirects 100,000 unused doses of vaccine
The State is redirecting nearly 100,000 unused doses of the vaccine away from a federal pharmacy program. Governor JB Pritzker says the doses are leftover from the allotment set aside for the program,...
Feb 04, 2021
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations masks still needed
For those going through the COVID-19 vaccination process or who are about to the Illinois Department of Public Health has some reminders. State Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says you won̵...
Feb 03, 2021
Salem Township Hospital to increase vaccination role as Marion County is slow to start 1B Clinics
Salem Township Hospital Administrator Kendra Taylor said the hospital would step up its role in vaccinating the large number in the 1B category. She noted after the hospital board meeting Wednesday th...
Jan 28, 2021
U of I Assistant Professor develops online tool to find symptoms of COVID-19 sooner
A new online tool may help people detect the symptoms of COVID-19 sooner. The idea is to take a quick smell and taste-test every morning with your favorite drink whether that be coffee, juice, or some...
Jan 27, 2021
Salem Grade School Board hears COVID-19 update
The Salem Grade School Board heard an update Thursday night on the number of COVID-19 cases as well as the start of a catch-up program at Franklin Park School. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says the...
Jan 22, 2021
Marion County Health Department reports 27 new COVID-19 cases
The Marion County Health Department reported 27 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. There were no additional deaths. Of the new cases, none were long term care residents. Six were students, with contact ...
Jan 21, 2021
Illinois takes lead in rolling out COVID-19 vaccines
More than 100,000 people in Illinois have now received the COVID-19 vaccine. Phase 1A of the state’s vaccine roll-out continues with health care workers and long term care residents getting the ...
Dec 24, 2020
Salem Township Hospital President says COVID-19 appears to have peaked
Salem Township Hospital President Kendra Taylor says it appears COVID-19 has peaked in the Salem area….at least for now. She told the hospital board on Wednesday this has been a very rough year ...
Dec 22, 2020
COVID-19 reinfections causing concerns in local health departments
Both the Marion and Clinton County Health Departments say they are beginning to receive reports of those who have recovered from COVID-19 getting the disease again. Marion County Health Department Adm...
Dec 18, 2020
