You did it, Illinois
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker, seen in this file photo, on Thursday confirmed that Illinois will move to a full reopening on Friday, lifting capacity limits for many public venues and events as the summer begins. Show MoreShow Less
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A woman leaves the Alton Farm & Home Supply store Thursday with no mask. Illinois will enter Phase 5 of Restore Illinois on Friday, with the state fully open for business. While most people were not wearing masks in public places Thursday, people using public transit, schools, day cares and nursing homes will still be required to wear a mask. Show MoreShow Less
New COVID death noted in county
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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WOOD RIVER One COVID-19 related death was reported late Tuesday by the Madison County Health Department.
According to the MCHD, the deceased was a woman in her 70s. The death was also reported Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
To date, 503 people in the county have died from COVID-19.
The MCHD repported 11 confirmed and probable cases Tuesday, as well as 541 tests. To date, 30,397 cases have been recorded in the county, as well as of 334,118 tests. Only one COVID-19 patient was reported in Madison County hospitals.