Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro
Murphysboro doctor on ICU occupancy by severe COVID-19 cases - WGN Radio 720
Dr. Jeff Ripperda is a family medicine specialist in Murphysboro, Illinois, where hospitals are filling rapidly. He shares his experience with the newest cases of COVID-19, and what it means to him as ... More info »
WGN Radio - 09/02/2021 06:27amMurphysboro restaurant warned by health department for indoor dining | Coronavirus | wsiltv.com
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WSIL) -- A local restaurant owner said he was put on notice for not complying with Governor Pritzker's new COVID-19 restrictions that ban indoor dining. A representative from ... More info »
WSIL-TV - 10/21/2020 12:00pmFireworks called off, splash pad still closed in Murphysboro
MURPHYSBORO (WSIL) -- Despite Illinois moving into phase three of its reopening plan many locations throughout the state will stay closed for now. The Murphysboro Park District posted on Facebook ... More info »
WSIL-TV - 05/28/2020 12:00pmSouthern Illinois COVID-19 cases more than double over the last two weeks
MURPHYSBORO — The Jackson County Health Department is warning the public of the recent sharp increase in the number of reported COVID-19 cases. For the first 15 days of July, 106 new cases were ... More info »
The Southern Illinoisan - 07/14/2021 12:00pm