LaSalle County sees 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 142 more cases

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed 2 COVID-19 related deaths and 142 additional cases. There have now been a total of 75 coronavirus related deaths in the county with over 3,000 cases since the start of the pandemic. Officials also are alerting residents that the county’s COVID-19 Risk Metrics have been moved back to orange status. The 7-day test positivity rate for the county is 13.4% and the number of deaths reported for the past 7 days has increased by more than 20% for two consecutive weeks. The health department also asks for patient cooperation to help slow the spread of COVID-19.