McLean County health officials are reporting 35 new confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases, as the county’s testing positivity rate rose to 4.9%.
The new cases bring the total since the start of the pandemic to 13,977, with a cumulative testing positivity rate of 6.5%. The death toll stands at 152.
There are 22 McLean County residents hospitalized with COVID, down one from Wednesday.
Intensive care bed capacity improved. Currently, 65% of ICU beds are in use, compared with 73% on Wednesday. Just 19% of total beds are open.
McLean County’s active caseload sits at 440, with 418 people isolating at home. Thursday’s data marks the first time this week the active caseload rose.
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The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) announced three COVID vaccine clinics for next week:
- Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington for eligible residents due for their second dose of vaccine
- Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) in Normal for McLean County residents currently eligible for their first dose of vaccine
- Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington for eligible residents due for their second dose of vaccine
Appointments are required. They can be made through MCHD’s website: https://health.mcleancountyil.gov.
The health department’s COVID-19 Call Center is available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at (309) 888-5600 to help those without access to a computer.
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