Columbia 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 Columbia, IL community.
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Illinois COVID-19 Cases
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Columbia
Number of coronavirus cases at Columbia nursing home grows. Six residents hospitalized.
The new coronavirus has now spread to 24 people who live or work at a Monroe County assisted living facility for seniors. The cluster of cases at Garden Place Columbia has grown from two residents ... More info »
BND - 04/10/2020 01:50amColumbia nursing home has cluster of 17 coronavirus cases. Other tests still pending.
On Thursday, 10 residents and four employees at Garden Place Columbia ... cluster of COVID-19 cases was reported Wednesday at a long-term care center in southwestern Illinois. More info »
BND - 04/08/2020 02:59pmIllinois Coronavirus Updates: Top Doc's Ivermectin Warning, School Outbreaks
COVID by the Numbers: Coronavirus Metrics in Each of Illinois' 11 Health Care Regions ... since been declining almost everywhere except for Columbia,” said Egon. “With current conditions ... More info »
NBC Chicago - 09/08/2021 07:23amIllinois Coronavirus Updates: Chicago Issues Mask Mandate, 39 States on Travel Advisory
The city also added eight states and the District of Columbia to its ... CDC Says Every county in Illinois is seeing "substantial" or "high" community transmission of COVID-19, placing the entire ... More info »
NBC Chicago - 08/17/2021 09:46pmDaywatch: Third COVID wave stresses Illinois hospitals, a look at where the Magnificent Mile stands and Columbia Basin cherry trees are in full bloom
The third wave of COVID-19 in Illinois is putting pressure on the ... In a first for Chicago, the 160 cherry trees lining the Columbia Basin are in full bloom: ‘You’re just surrounded by ... More info »
Chicago Tribune - 04/13/2021 04:36amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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