On Friday, January 29, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department was saddened to announce one death of someone in their 70s. There were 20 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 4 (under 20); 3 (20s); 1 (30s); 2 (40s); 3 (50s); 5 (60s); 1 (70s); 1 (80+.) We also had 10 recoveries
Janet R. Pape, 56, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Janet was born June 30, 1964, in Webster City, IA, to Jerry and Shirley (Lenning) Lindstrom. She was a graduate of J. D. Darnell High School in Geneseo, IL.
CGH Medical Center is beginning a waitlist for its patients 65 years of age and older who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “Registering for our waitlist does not mean you have an immediate appointment, as vaccine supply is limited everywhere. It does put you on our waitlist, which we
The Editor was one of the first 100 Morrison Community Hospital patients to be vaccinated against the novel corona virus. Please note: Watch for possible future distribution dates–not each Saturday, as originally reported. Check the hospital website (www.morrisoncommunityhospital.com) of Facebook.com/morrisoncommunityhospital. As Whiteside County began providing COVID-19 vaccines in Phase 1b,
On Friday, January 22, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 31 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County: 4 (under 20); 6 (20s); 2 (30s); 7 (40s); 2 (50s); 6 (60s); 4 (70s). We also had 1 recovery.
Whiteside County is providing COVID-19 vaccines to local healthcare personnel, volunteers, and emergency response staff, who have been prioritized for Phase 1a, by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Below is information on Phase 1b and how individuals and businesses can register to receive information.
As of Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is happy to announce that Region 1 has entered Tier 1 Resurgence Mitigations. Click here to read about Tier 1 Resurgence Mitigations specifics.
onald G. Meier, 86, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Ronald was born on February 21, 1934, in Whiteside County, the son of August and Elsie (Taber) Meier. He was employed as a farmer for 20 years
Whiteside County is expecting to begin vaccinating Phase 1b individuals on Monday, January 18, 2021. Due to the size of Phase 1b, not all eligible individuals will be able to be vaccinated immediately. We ask individuals to continue monitoring local media, Whiteside County Health Department social media, and whitesidehealth.org.
Betty Margaret (Nicklaus) Prescott, 89, of Morrison, IL, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Betty was born February 25, 1931, in Dixon, IL, to Edward and Ruth L. (Baker) Nicklaus. She married Cleaves Carey Prescott on July 19, 1960, in Morrison. He
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, and locally it is near completion. Phase 1B will expand vaccinations to
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.
George F. Burks, Jr., 41, of Sterling, IL, died, January 14, 2021, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL. George was born, August 6, 1979, in Sterling, the son of George F. and Angela (Griffith) Burks. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs Fan and pool player. George was a
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 in the United States! Everyone, if they chose to, could receive their
Dianna M. Remour, age 65, of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home. Dianna was born January 13, 1956, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Harold and Cherry (Crosby) Stephens. She married Boyd D. Remour on June 17, 1974, in Morrison, IL. He preceded her in death