ECHD Reports 10 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

The Effingham County Health Department Wednesday reported 10 new positive COVID-19 cases in the county.

All individuals are reported doing well in isolation.

Eight of the 10 reported no known contact with a positive case.

The Health Department reminds it will be hosting an Illinois Department of Public Health Mobile COVID Testing Unit on Tuesday, August 18 from 9am to 5pm. The drive-thru clinic is open to everyone, at no cost to the individual, with no appointment needed. Take along your insurance card if you have one.

For more information on Coronavirus, visit www.dph.illinois.gov/COVID-19 or www.effcohealth.org. 

Shelby County reported three new positive cases, and Clay County reported one new case. 

Coles County is still the trouble spot; 32 new cases were reported Wednesday.