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COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 21 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 21 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 19, 2021
An old advertisement banner is converted into a sign to thank heroes for continuing their work during COVID-19 on Apr. 17, 2020 at Lowes in Springfield, IL

Jackson County reports 20 new cases of COVID-19, Franklin and Williamson counties report 77

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 15, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update in Murphysboro, Ill. Oct. 19. 2020 “If you are getting tired and you’ve let your guard down now is the time to pick it back up again,” Pritzker said. “Things are getting worse, now is the time to wear a mask wherever you go, get your flu shot, forgo unnecessary trips or gatherings and take extra care to stay six feet away from each other especially in public.” Pritzker announced stricter COVID-19 mitigations for region 5 at this update including the temporary closure of indoor dining and a ban on gatherings of 25 or more people.

Region 5 to move back to tier 2 restrictions

By Staff Report, News Desk
November 9, 2020
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