Posts Tagged ‘Monroe County Health Department’
Respiratory illnesses persist
Amid a national increase in COVID-19 cases, Illinois and Monroe County have also seen a spike in other respiratory illnesses, though local trends seem to be typical for the holiday…
Read MoreJail expansion moves ahead
The Monroe County Jail expansion project is moving forward, with a bid letting for the 8,500 square foot addition expected by the end of this month. Michael Schneider of Quadrant…
Read MoreWest Nile detected in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is getting underway in Illinois ,and positive batches of West Nile…
Read MoreFree Tdap shots for county residents
The Monroe County Health Department partakes in many programs that are beneficial to our communities. One such program has offered a limited amount of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines…
Read MoreCOVID deaths added to county’s count
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “community level” for COVID-19 transmission and hospital capacity is down for Monroe County, the Illinois Department of Public Health recently added two…
Read MoreOmicron boosters available
The Monroe County Health Department said Bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine doses for the Omicron variant are now available by appointment. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.…
Read MoreHeat could test power capability
Monroe County residents may expect rolling blackouts or brownouts as energy-intensive summer months coincide with a potential shortage of power in the region. Concerns come as the Midcontinent Independent System…
Read MoreRegion reaching target COVID metrics
COVID cases are continuing to decrease across the region, and Monroe County is no exception. According to Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner, things have been “quiet” as far…
Read MoreCOVID death count muted
The state classification of COVID deaths has long been a contentious subject, and speculation is now causing the Monroe County Health Department to stop reporting them. Monroe County Health Department…
Read MoreChanges on horizon for Waterloo schools
Looking toward the future was a large theme of Monday’s Waterloo School Board meeting, with talk of technology updates and potential COVID protocol shifts being hot topics. Waterloo Superintendent of…
Read MoreStyrofoam recycling comes to Monroe County
Between Black Friday sales and large gifts, families find themselves left with a lot of packaging – particularly large sheets of styrofoam used to protect fragile merchandise. Until being introduced…
Read MoreCOVID vax clinics continue
Monroe County’s COVID figures have been remaining low. As of Wednesday, the Monroe County Health Department reported 31 active cases, four hospitalizations and 105 deaths. Monroe County Health Department Administrator…
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