Oblong 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 Oblong, 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 Oblong
‘We have to share this community’: Rockford-area health leaders reflect on COVID-19 pandemic
“What COVID did is it showcased the dedication, and the courage and the compassion of all of us,” argues Johnson. “We have to share this community. And working collectively, we will do the best we can ... More info »
WIFR on MSN - 03/17/2025 08:33pmHow life changed when Illinois' pandemic lockdown began five years ago — here's what you told us
WBEZ Share It’s been almost five years since Gov. JB Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order to try to curb the spread of COVID-19. We asked people how the pandemic changed their lives. Here’s a ... More info »
Chicago Sun-Times - 03/15/2025 11:00pm