Albany and other towns across Illinois are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Albany, IL community.

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Illinois COVID-19 Cases

Illinois New Coronavirus Cases:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Albany

Albany man pleads guilty in pandemic fraud case

ALBANY — A local man pleaded guilty Monday to charges related to coronavirus pandemic relief fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. More info »

Times Union - 03/25/2025 02:30am

Albany midwife in COVID-19 vaccine scheme sentenced to probation

ALBANY — The owner of an Albany midwifery clinic who was charged last year with issuing thousands of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards was sentenced Monday to four years of probation in ... More info »

MSN - 01/28/2025 01:32am

Albany midwife charged with forging COVID-19 vaccine records dies

Sage Femme Midwifery is seen on Aug. 27, 2024, in Albany. In July, its owner, Kelly McDermott, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for her role in a scheme to log false COVID-19 vaccine ... More info »

Times Union - 03/11/2025 11:27am

5 years after COVID-19 lockdowns, state nursing homes still in crisis

It's common for a worker to do the job of three or four people because of staffing issues. Nursing home operators must be held accountable for better salaries and working conditions. More info »

Chicago Sun-Times - 03/14/2025 07:16am

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