COVID-19 Vaccine Coming to Morrison Community Hospital

In Whiteside County, IL, vaccinations of residents in long-term care facilities, Health Care workers, and first responders have moved quickly, since late December 2020, when the vaccine became available.  This State of Illinois vaccination initiative is Phase 1A,...

January 15 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, January 15, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 27 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County:  2 (under 20); 4 (20s); 6 (30s); 2 (40s); 6 (50s); 4 (60s); 3 (70s).  We also have 12 recoveries. Total Positive...
COVID-19 Vaccine Reaches Residential Centers

COVID-19 Vaccine Reaches Residential Centers

By Monday, January 11, 2021, the anticipated novel corona virus vaccination of residents and staff of three, Morrison, IL, long-term care facilities was accomplished.  This occurred less than a month after the first vaccinations against COVID-19 were administered...
4th Quarter County COVID-19 Report

4th Quarter County COVID-19 Report

Cory Law, from Whiteside County Health Department, reports fourth quarter COVID-19 data, from October through December 30, 2020.  The top graph shows numbers of cases by age.  The bottom shows new cases:  October, 1045; November, 2059; December, 1039....

December 30 County COVID-19 Report

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce four deaths (1) 70s, (2) 80s, and (1) 90s.  There are 54 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19:  10 (under 20); 7 (20s); 10 (30s); 10 (40s); 10 (50s); 5...