Macon 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 Macon, IL community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Illinois hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Illinois Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Illinois government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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 Macon

Washington Post: Measles is more contagious than the coronavirus. And it’s back.

Measles is one of the most contagious human viruses — more so than the coronavirus — and is spread through direct or airborne contact when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus can ... More info »

Herald & Review - 04/17/2024 04:45am

Central Illinois doctors say long COVID is still hard to diagnose, treat

Data shows that around 17% of people in Illinois have experienced long COVID as of March, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Finding data more granular — say, for ... More info »

Tri States Public Radio - 04/24/2024 11:59pm

Trail of Death marker gets new signage in Decatur

Decatur was a camp site for the more than 800 Potawatomi people during their forced march from Indiana to Kansas in 1838. More info »

Herald & Review - 04/24/2024 10:45am

Global COVID-19 Memorial Will Honor Pandemic Frontline & Essential Workers

Sally Metzler, Ph.D., the Chair of the Commission, emphasized the epic nature of the impact of the pandemic, “No other event in recent history has touched every place, citizen, & nation on Earth as ... More info »

Business Insider - 04/24/2024 04:18am

Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet

Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you. More info »

WMAZ - 04/18/2024 04:19am

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