Flu

McLean County Health Department's administrator breaks down what is known about the bird flu, or H5N1 strain of influenza A.

'Tis the season for cold and flu, and McLean County health officials are advising the public to take precautions to stay safe during the holidays.

COVID-19 hospitalizations up in recent weeks, masks recommended in certain settings.

Since the masks came off most of society, a lot of people have been coughing, sneezing and getting aches and fever. And that's not counting those who get COVID-19. Last year, flu was almost non-existent. Lockdowns, masks, and other pandemic precautions meant people didn't make each other sick.

UPDATED 1:40 p.m. | District 87 schools have seen a surge in absences due to students having the flu.School nurses have also sent a growing number of…

Health officials in McLean County say flu season has been relatively mild this fall.Advocate BroMenn Medical Center reports only a few flu cases at its…

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal and Advocate Eureka Hospital are the latest medical facilities to enact visitor restrictions because of a rise…

OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington is one of at least three medical facilities in Central Illinois that are asking the public to…