Posts Tagged ‘covid-19’
Help Wanted (still)
With select federal unemployment aid expiring, many employers saw this as a potential light at the end of the tunnel, reasoning it could increase applicants they so desperately need. But…
Read MoreMonroe County COVID latest
As of mid-day Wednesday, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said there are 92 active COVID-19 cases locally and four COVID-19-related hospitalizations. The most recent hospitalization is an older…
Read MoreIt’s back to masks?
A statewide indoor mask mandate went into effect Monday, but Monroe Countians may not be seeing many of their favorite shops around town masking up. Monroe County Health Administrator John…
Read MoreIndoor mask mandate; vaccines required for educators and health care workers
A statewide indoor mask mandate will take effect starting Monday in Illinois due to a COVID resurgence in recent weeks. In addition, educators and health care professionals will be required…
Read MoreMonroe County vax rate tops 50 percent
Monroe County’s vaccination rate just exceeded 50 percent, but Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said even more need to get the shot. “It’s nice that we’re one of…
Read MoreCOVID spike continues
Monroe County is seeing an average of about 15 new COVID-19 cases a day, with 115 active cases and three people hospitalized as of Wednesday. The number of new cases…
Read MoreHistory important to Huebner
Ian Huebner is a history buff and loves helping people, so creating a historical marker and revitalizing the landscaping of Immaculate Conception Church in Madonnaville seemed like the perfect fit…
Read MoreThe Delta dilemma
Monroe County is now seeing approximately 10-15 new coronavirus cases per day, which is substantially higher than the low figures it was compiling before the Delta variant caused concern across…
Read MoreFFA president cherished role
From the very beginning of her term as Illinois FFA president, Valmeyer High School alumna Lexi Mueller sought to make a positive impact. COVID-19 may have thrown a wrench in…
Read MoreMask mandate shifts school plans
Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate last week forced many school officials across the state to revise back-to-school plans, including those in Monroe County. In a press conference on Aug. 4,…
Read MoreGovernor announces school, long-term care facilities mask mandate
With the Delta variant ramping up across Illinois and the need for in-person instruction being recognized by health departments across the state, Gov. JB Pritzker announced today masks will be…
Read MoreCOVID causing changes
As the Delta variant sweeps across the U.S., COVID-19 protocols continue to be an ever-evolving situation. Monroe County has seen 32 new coronavirus cases since Sunday and two new hospitalizations…
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