Moultrie County announced two new COVID-19 cases. The eight and ninth COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in two females, with one in her 20’s and one in her 50’s. The cases are unrelated to one another and public health officials are still contacting and verifying all close contacts. Both patients are isolating at home. 

Around central Illinois, Sangamon County reported six new cases and Macon reported one new case, but there were no deaths in the seven Regional Radio listening area. 

The Moultrie County Health Department is urging residents to consider themselves at risk for exposure, especially the more that counties are opening up. 

If you are feeling ill with symptoms associated with coronavirus and need medical or emergency care, notify your physician or emergency medical service providers prior to arrival. 

For a complete updated list of COVID-19, click on the icon on taylorvilledailynews.com for coronavirus cases by county.