LaSalle Co. reaches over 50 positive COVID-19 cases, fewer deaths

 
OTTAWA – Positive COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County reached just over 50 residents, a number not reported since January. On Wednesday the LaSalle County Health Department reported 51 cases, but no deaths in the past four days. While the county has seen fewer deaths since the start of this year, case reports are sporadic. Earlier this week the Illinois Department of Public Health reports the COVID-19 infection rate in the state is improving for the first time in weeks. The LaSalle County Health Department will host a first dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccination clinic at Illinois Valley Community College on Friday with spaces limited.