Lancaster 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster

Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab

The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China was staging a sit-in protest after authorities locked him out of his lab. More info »

Associated Press on MSN - 04/30/2024 12:40pm

First West Nile virus case detected in Illinois in 2024: Bird in Douglas County tests positive

The first bird to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year has been confirmed in Douglas County. More info »

FOX 32 on MSN - 05/01/2024 08:07am

Statewide respiratory virus, COVID-19 levels drop, CDC data shows

Respiratory virus and COVID-19 levels are low across all Illinois counties, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health news release Friday. The state’s virus level is “Minimal,” the lowest ... More info »

The Daily Northwestern - 04/30/2024 12:33pm

Guilty Pleas in Major COVID-19 Aid Fraud Case in Lancaster County

Two principal culprits embroiled in a substantial fraud case related to the COVID-19 pandemic have admitted guilt in Lancaster County Court. The case, brought by the Lancaster ... More info »

MyChesCo on MSN - 04/27/2024 01:00am

When are the cicadas coming to Virginia? Brood XIX expected to emerge in the South.

The exact location where periodical cicada broods emerge can require some educated guesswork and prediction. For Brood XIX, entomologists believe the southern and central parts of Virginia will most ... More info »

WVEC on MSN - 04/30/2024 05:58am

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