Pontiac 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 Pontiac, 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 Pontiac

Respiratory viruses levels currently minimal across Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that the respiratory virus level statewide is minimal as the respiratory virus season continues to wind down. More info »

Central Illinois Proud on MSN - 04/26/2024 10:02am

Crews respond to gas leak in Pontiac

PONTIAC — Authorities said a gas leak Tuesday in Pontiac prompted a brief road closure. In an interview, Pontiac Fire Department Chief Jacob Campbell said crews were called at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday to the ... More info »

The Pantagraph - 04/16/2024 07:30am

See upcoming blood drives in Central Illinois

Appointments, ImpactLife; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31, Ground Floor Conference Room, 2500 W. Reynolds St., Pontiac; Community blood drive hosted by OSF HealthCare Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical ... More info »

The Pantagraph - 04/27/2024 03:00am

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

The Parents Paying for Their Children’s Crimes

Experts warn about a wave of legal consequences for parents like the Crumbleys, while some states consider prosecutions for kids as young as 10. More info »

The Marshall Project - 04/13/2024 04:00am

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