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Positive COVID-19 Case At Taylorville's Lighthouse Learning Center

Chris-Mont Emergency Management Agency is closely following a coronavirus positive case at the Lighthouse Learning Center in Taylorville. The Lighthouse Learning Center has temporarily closed due to an active COVID-19 case as of July 17th.  Upon notification of the result, the Lighthouse owners have been in close contact with the local health department and the Chris-Mont EMA. All staff members and many children are being tested after contact tracing. During this closure, additional cleaning and disinfecting will be complete. 

 

The Lighthouse is scheduled to reopen on July 21st, with the local health department’s approval. According to a press release sent out by the Chris-Mont EMA, the Lighthouse is thanking parents, children, and the community for their continued support, thoughts, and prayers.

 

Hillsboro Area Hospital is also in the final stages of the precautionary COVID-19 testing of hospital employees. All results have been reported to the Montgomery County Health Department for ongoing contact tracing. 

 

The hospital is fully functional and open for walk-in and emergency care needs but visitation is still restricted. All patients, visitors, and employees continue to be screened for the presence of COVID-19 symptoms before entering the hospital. For more information, visit www.hillsboroareahospital.org. 

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