Local schools have the support of county officials as they establish their own guidelines for COVID-19 protocols for the coming school year. The Illinois Department of Health this week adopted guidance for schools, as recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control, that would “not burden children” with more in-school requirements than vaccinated adults, County […]
Health offiicials report spike in COVID-19 cases Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, is urged to remain vigilant as the seven-day rolling average of COVID-19 testing positivity in McHenry County has exceeded the 8 percent threshold. According to a news release from the McHenry County Department of Health, the county hit 9.2 percent on April 16. Health […]
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