OSF St. Paul Medical Center prepped for surge
MENDOTA – OSF St. Paul Medical Center officials say the hospital is prepared in the event of a surge of COVID-19 in the community. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Leonardo Lopez says the hospital has adequate personal protective
Third confirmed COVID-19 case in Bureau County
PRINCETON – A third resident of Bureau County has tested positive for coronavirus disease. The individual was screened and tested by an area hospital. The individual is a 77-year-old male who is currently being hospitalized. Public health
1,209 cases of COVID-19, 53 fatalities in Illinois
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,209 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois including 53 deaths on Friday. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 8,904 and 210 deaths in
First potential COVID-19 vaccine to be peer-reviewed; shows promise in creating antibodies in mice
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for April 3rd: News has come out that a potential COVID-19 vaccine created at the University of Pittsburgh has been showing promise by building up the immune system and antibodies in mice.
Lee County now has 2 positive cases of COVID-19
DIXON – Lee County now has 2 positive cases of COVID-19. 94 tests are still pending, but the Lee County Health Department says it is one person in their 50’s and one in their 30’s. Contact
Mendota Nurse to travel to New York to battle pandemic
MENDOTA – A nurse from Mendota answered the call to help in New York City as they battle the ongoing pandemic caused by the novel Coronavirus COVID-19. Jennifer Escatel was contacted by a recruiter from a