• Logan County COVID-19 live Testing & Results Information [ARCGIS]

• International Live Map of COVID stats

• Memorial Behavioral Health hotline 217-588-5509

• Center for Disease Control recommendations:
  Prevention: Wash your hands, keep your distance and disinfect surfaces https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html

• Further information from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

• COVID Travel Map - Risk level per state - Link

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RECENT COVERAGE

• Saturday, November 21

  • Friday, November 20 
    Logan County Dashboard
    24,170 tested - 22,894 negative- 1,276 positive - 352 active cases- 915 recovered - NINE deaths
    Thirty-one new cases recorded on Friday
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.5%

  • Friday, November 20, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 13,012 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Friday, November 20

  • Thursday, November 19
    Logan County COVID update
    Thirty-four new cases recorded on Thursday - Pdf

  • Thursday, November 19 
    Logan County Dashboard
    23,615 tested - 22,370 negative- 1,245 positive - 334 active cases- 902 recovered - NINE deaths
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 13.9%

  • Thursday, November 19, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 14,612 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
    More than 6,000 people in the hospital with COVID-19

• Thursday, November 19

  • Lincoln Municipal Services building joins City Hall in closing to the public

  • Lincoln Public Library buildings are closed, drive thru service remains available
    Amnesty provided for overdue items

  • Wednesday, November 18 
    Logan County Dashboard
    23,581 tested - 22,370 negative- 1,211 positive - 332 active cases- 871 recovered - NINE deaths
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.3%

  • Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum closing again to protect public health
    Research services still offered online and by phone

• Wednesday, November 18

  • Coronavirus Tier Three Mitigation to start Friday
    Retail businesses to remain open with restrictions
    Citizens to stay at home and work from home if possible
    Schools may remain open
    Avoid social gatherings and stay home for the holidays

    • Tier Three Mitigation Guidelines - Pdf

  • Tuesday, November 17 
    Logan County Dashboard
    23,416 tested - 22,212 negative- 1,204 positive - 332 active cases- 864 recovered - EIGHT deaths
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.3%

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 12,601 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
    Two new deaths in Logan County

• Tuesday, November 17

  • Lincoln City Hall closed to public effective today until further notice
    Lincoln aldermen discuss other pandemic related issues
    City administrator offering assistance with new DCEO small business grant program

  • Monday, November 16
    Logan County COVID update
    Logan County records 126 new cases over the weekend - Pdf

  • Monday, November 16 
    Logan County Dashboard
    22,943 tested - 21,799 negative- 1,144 positive - 316 active cases- 822 recovered - SIX deaths
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.6%

  • Jesse White Reminds Public of Closure of Driver Services Facilities from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7, 2020, Due to Worsening COVID-19 Pandemic
    Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations will be extended until June 1, 2021; White is expanding online renewal options to reduce facility visits for in-person services; CDL facilities remain open for truck drivers

  • Monday, November 17, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 11,632 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Monday, November 16

  • Friday, November 13 - NO WEEKEND REPORT
    Logan County Dashboard
    21,992 tested - 20,974 negative- 1,018 positive - 236 active cases- 776 recovered - SIX deaths
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.9%

  • Memorial Health System Launches COVID-19 Dashboard to Increase Public Awareness
    https://www.choosememorial.org/COVID19

  • Minier Community Claus Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Postponed
     

• Saturday, November 14

  • Friday, November 13
    Logan County COVID update
    Logan County numbers top 1,000 with 65 new cases on Friday - Pdf

  • Friday, November 13 
    Logan County Dashboard
    21,992 tested - 20,974 negative- 1,018 positive - 236 active cases- 776 recovered - SIX deaths
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.9%

  • Friday, November 13, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 15,415 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Friday, November 13

  • Thursday, November 12
    Logan County COVID update
    Logan County records 52 new cases - Pdf

  • Thursday, November 12 
    Logan County Dashboard
    21,597 tested - 20,644 negative- 953 positive - 171 active cases- 776 recovered - SIX deaths
    LOGAN COUNTY SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14.5%
    11/9/2020 - REGION THREE SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 16.4%

  • Thursday, November 12, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 12,702 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
    IDPH asks people to stay home as much as possible

  • Pritzker Launches ‘Healthy Holidays to You’ Campaign Demonstrating Safer Ways to Celebrate This Year
    As Second Wave of Virus Outpaces First in Illinois, Public Health Officials Urge Residents to Stay Home as Much as Possible

• Thursday, November 12

  • NO REPORTING ON WEDNESDAY DUE TO THE HOLIDAY

• Wednesday, November 11

  • Lincoln Public Library suggest patrons take advantage of curbside services

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Twenty-four new cases reported in Logan County - Pdf

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2020 
    Logan County Dashboard
    21,004 tested - 20,103 negative- 903 positive - 156 active cases- 739 recovered - SIX deaths
    SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 13.7% down .3 from Monday

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 12,623 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Tuesday, November 10

  • Monday, November 9, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Eighty-four new cases from noon Friday to noon Monday - Pdf

  • Monday, November 9, 2020 
    Logan County Dashboard
    20,619 tested - 19,742 negative- 877 positive - 190 active cases- 681 recovered - SIX deaths
    SEVEN DAY ROLLING AVERAGE 14%

  • Monday, November 9, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 10,573 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Monday, November 9

  • Friday, November 6, 2020 - NO WEEKEND REPORTING
    Logan County Dashboard
    19,902 tested - 19,109 negative- 793 positive - 183 active cases- 604 recovered - SIX deaths
    Percent positivity rate climbs to 4.0

  • IDPH Issues COVID-19 Holiday Season Safety Tips
    Plan ahead for the holidays and consider alternatives

• Saturday, November 7

  • Friday, November 6, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Twenty-eight new cases reported on Friday - Pdf
    Total new cases this week - 156

  • Friday, November 6, 2020 
    Logan County Dashboard
    19,902 tested - 19,109 negative- 793 positive - 183 active cases- 604 recovered - SIX deaths
    Percent positivity rate climbs to 4.0

  • Friday, November 6, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 10,376 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • State Public Health Officials Release COVID-19 Contact Tracing Data
    57 of 97 Local Health Departments Reaching Out to 90 Percent of Cases, 86 0f 97 Reaching Out to 75 Percent or More

  • IDPH offers free COVID-19 testing in Lincoln on Sunday

• Friday, November 6

  • Thursday, November 5, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Thirty-eight more cases documented on Wednesday and Thursday - Pdf

  • Thursday, November 5, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    19,441 tested - 18,676 negative- 765 positive - 170 active cases- 589 recovered - SIX deaths
    Percent positivity rate climbs to 3.9

  • Thursday, November 5, 2020
    Public health officials report 9,935 new cases on Thursday
    More than 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Illinois

• Thursday, November 5

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Logan County records sixth death due to coronavirus - Pdf

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2020 -
    Logan County Dashboard
    19,334 tested - 18,608 negative- 726 positive - 88 active cases- 589 recovered - SIX deaths

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 7,538 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Wednesday, November 4

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2020 -
    Logan County Dashboard
    18,720 tested - 18,037 negative- 683 positive - 108 active cases- 570 recovered - FIVE deaths

• Tuesday, November 3

  • Monday, November 2, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Forty-six new cases from Friday to Monday - Pdf

  • Monday, November 2, 2020 -
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,683 tested - 17,046 negative- 683 positive - 108 active cases- 570 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Monday, November 2, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 6,222 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Monday, November 2

  • Mount Pulaski Community Christmas Cantata Cancelled for 2020

  • Friday night dinner at American Legion moves to drive-thru only

  • Friday, October 29, 2020 - No weekend report
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,683 tested - 17,046 negative- 637 positive - 83 active cases- 549 recovered - FIVE deaths

• Saturday, October 31

  • Logan County Department of Public Health urges continued diligence with COVID-19 preventative measures

  • Logan County Tourism board votes on Christmas Parade in Lincoln

  • Friday, October 29, 2020 - No new cases reported
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,683 tested - 17,046 negative- 637 positive - 83 active cases- 549 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Friday, October 30, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 6,943 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease
    49 counties at warning level

  • Decatur and Springfield Hospitals to restrict visitors as COVID-19 spreads locally

• Friday, October 30

  • State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 3 on November 1, 2020
    Nine of 11 Regions will Operate Under Resurgence Mitigation Framework; Administration Continues to Work Aggressively to Support Small Businesses

  • Thursday, October 29, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,683 tested - 17,046 negative- 637 positive - 83 active cases- 549 recovered - FIVE deaths
    Logan County at 3.6 percent positivity rate

  • Thursday, October 29, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 6,363 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Thursday, October 29, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Twenty-one cases confirmed on Wednesday and Thursday - Pdf

• Thursday, October 29

  • Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 6 new cases
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,530 tested - 16,914 negative- 622 positive - 68 active cases- 549 recovered - FIVE deaths
    Logan County at 3.5 percent positivity rate
    Region 3 at 8.1 percent for second day

  • Wednesday, October 28, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 6,110 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Wednesday, October 28

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 19 new cases
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,530 tested - 16,914 negative- 616 positive - 62 active cases- 549 recovered - FIVE deaths
    Logan County at 3.5 percent positivity rate

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 4,000 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker, IDPH Announce Winter Safety Guidelines for Recreational Sports Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
    Updated Guidance Reflects Risks Associated with High-Contact Indoor Sports as Second Wave of Pandemic Spreads Throughout State

  • More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

  • Illinois Supreme Court issues pandemic-related orders for remote jury trials and protective orders

• Tuesday, October 27

  • Monday, October 26, 2020
    Logan County COVID update for Friday through Monday
    Twenty-five new cases over the weekend and on Monday - Pdf

  • Monday, October 26, 2020 - WEEKEND RESULTS
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,474 tested - 16,877 negative- 597 positive - 62 active cases- 530 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Monday, October 26, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 4,729 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Monday, October 26

  • Notice of Cancellation due to coronavirus The Lincoln Area Music Society has regretfully cancelled the Fall/Holiday concerts due to concerns related to gathering during this time of concern for COVID-19. The LAMS Board will evaluate the possibility of having our Spring concerts after the first of the year. Donnie Parker

  • Friday, October 23, 2020 - NO WEEKEND REPORT
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,030 tested - 16,451 negative- 579 positive - 56 active cases- 518 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Calls for Applications for CARES Payments
    Illinois Medicaid Providers Encouraged to Apply Before Oct. 31 Deadline

  • Report Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists is Less Than one Percent

• Saturday, October 24

  • Friday, October 23, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    17,030 tested - 16,451 negative- 579 positive - 56 active cases- 518 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Friday, October 23, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 3,874 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Friday, October 23

  • Thursday, October 22, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Eighteen new cases confirmed on Wednesday and Thursday - Pdf

  • Thursday, October 22, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    16,713 tested - 16,141 negative- 572 positive - 57 active cases- 510 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Thursday, October 22, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 4,942 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Thursday, October 22

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    16,543 tested - 15,911 negative- 564 positive - 49 active cases- 510 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 4,342 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Wednesday, October 21

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Five new cases confirmed on Tuesday - Pdf

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    16,465 tested - 15,911 negative- 554 positive - 39 active cases- 510 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 3,714 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Tuesday, October 20

  • Monday, October 19, 2020
    Report for Friday, October 16 thru Monday, October 19
    Nineteen cases from Friday through Monday - Pdf

  • Monday, October 19, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    16,306 tested - 15,757 negative- 549 positive - 44 active cases- 500 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Monday, October 19, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 3,113 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Monday, October 19

  • Friday, October 16, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard - NO WEEKEND REPORT
    16,036 tested - 15,502 negative- 534 positive - 33 active cases- 496 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Purdue University
    Study to develop algorithms for detecting earliest signs of COVID-19 from biometric smartwatch data

• Saturday, October 17

  • Friday, October 16, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    16,036 tested - 15,502 negative- 534 positive - 33 active cases- 496 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • October 16, 2020
    Another new high - 4,554 New Cases confirmed on Friday

• Friday, October 16

  • Thursday, October 15, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Seven new cases confirmed on Thursday - Pdf

  • Thursday, October 15, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    15,834 tested - 15,304 negative- 530 positive - 30 active cases- 495 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Thursday, October 16, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce Highest One-Day Coronavirus Disease Case Total – 4,015 New Cases

• Thursday, October 15

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Five cases on Wednesday bring total year to date to 523 - Pdf

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    15,509 tested - 14,986 negative- 523 positive - 32 active cases- 481 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,862 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease
    Adjustment to Region 6 data reporting

• Wednesday, October 14

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Seven new cases reported Tuesday - Pdf

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    15,417 tested - 14,899 negative- 518 positive - 32 active cases- 481 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2020
    More Than 9,000 COVID-19-associated Deaths Reported in Illinois
    Public health officials announce 2,851 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease

• Tuesday, October 13

  • Monday, October 12, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Thirteen new cases reported over the weekend - Pdf

  • Monday, October 12, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    15,323 tested - 14,812 negative- 511 positive - 31 active cases- 475 recovered - FIVE deaths

• Monday, October 12

  • Friday, October 9, 2020 - No weekend reporting
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,960 tested - 14,462 negative- 498 positive - 29 active cases- 445 recovered - FIVE deaths

• Saturday, October 10

  • Logan County Department of Public Health urges continued COVID-19 precautions

  • Friday, October 9, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Two new cases bring year-to-date total to 498 - Pdf

  • Friday, October 9, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,960 tested - 14,462 negative- 498 positive - 29 active cases- 445 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Friday, October 9, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,818 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Friday, October  9

  • Thursday, October 9
    Logan County COVID update
    Fifth fatality recorded on Thursday - Pdf

  • Thursday, October 8, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,881 tested - 14,385 negative- 496 positive - 30 active cases- 445 recovered - FIVE deaths

  • Thursday, October 8, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 3,059 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Thursday, October 8

  • Wednesday, October 7, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Logan County records fourth COVID related death - PDF

  • Wednesday, October 7, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,578 tested - 14,086 negative- 492 positive - 42 active cases- 445 recovered - FOUR deaths

  • Wednesday, October 7, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,630 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Wednesday, October 7

  • Drive-thru coronavirus testing ends October 8th
    By appointment testing continues at the Logan County Department of Public Health - October schedule included
    CVS in Lincoln offers COVID testing

  • Tuesday, October 6, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Three new cases reported on Tuesday - Pdf

  • Tuesday, October 6, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,576 tested - 14,086 negative- 490 positive - 42 active cases- 445 recovered - THREE deaths

  • Tuesday, October 6, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 1,617 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Tuesday, October 6

  • Monday, October 5, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Third death reported - Three new cases reported - Pdf

  • Monday, October 5, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,414 tested - 13,927 negative- 487 positive - 39 active cases- 445 recovered - THREE deaths

  • Monday, October 5, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 1,853 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Monday, October 5

  • Friday, October 2, 2020 - NO WEEKEND REPORT
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,214 tested - 13,730 negative- 484 positive - 42 active cases- 440 recovered - TWO deaths

• Saturday, October 3

  • Friday, October 2, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Logan County sees second death from coronavirus - Pdf
    Nine new cases on Thursday and Friday

  • Friday, October 2, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,214 tested - 13,730 negative- 484 positive - 42 active cases- 440 recovered - ONE death

  • Friday, October 2, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,206 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

• Friday, October 2

  • Thursday, October 01, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    14,025 tested - 13,549 negative- 476 positive - 40 active cases- 433 recovered - ONE death

  • Thursday, October 1, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,166 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

  • Pritzker Administration Announces $5 Million Business Grant Program for Agriculture Businesses
    Application for funding now available to livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants as a part of the state’s Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Program

• Thursday, October 1

  • Wednesday, September 30, 2020
    Logan County COVID update
    Five new confirmed cases on Wednesday - Pdf

  • Wednesday, September 30, 2020
    Logan County Dashboard
    13,702 tested - 13,187 negative- 475 positive - 42 active cases- 432 recovered - ONE death

  • Wednesday, September 30, 2020
    Public Health Officials Announce 2,273 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease
    Public health officials warn Region 6 that additional mitigation measures could be coming

  • Illinois Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance
    The 3 W’s still apply – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask

  • Illinois Department of Labor Launches Back to Business Illinois
    Health and Safety Program Promotes Successful Small Business Reopenings