MCDH expects to have vaccinated 80 percent of the 65 and older population by the end of March.
By the end of March, local health officials are hopeful 80 percent of those 65 years old and older will be vaccinated.
Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.
A $790,000 state grant will allow the department to add staff after its nursing division logged more than 1,400 overtime hours in January.
The seven-day rolling average for the COVID-19 positivity rate in Lake, McHenry counties is 3.4 percent.
A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.
New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in the Crystal Lake-Cary area and across IL as the pandemic wanes.
In the past week, the daily average for shots administered statewide has dropped from 63,000 to 55,499.
Severe weather across the country has hampered vaccine distribution, creating delays in expected shipments.
"We are ready to roll once we get a steadier and more reliable flow of vaccine," County Board Chairman Mike Buehler said.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.
Complaints filed with the McHenry County Health Department allege managers at the Cary store pressured employees to work despite exposure.
The opening of the clinic in McHenry comes at a time when vaccines are scarce.
The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Crystal Lake-Cary.
McHenry County Department of Health officials took part in a town hall meeting Wednesday, updating the public on vaccine availability.
New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.
Residents can call the COVID-19 Call Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The McHenry County Health Department lays out guidelines for the region's next phase.
A move to Phase 4 will mean larger parties can dine indoors, recreation facilities can reopen and larger social gatherings are permitted.
Citizens can get their questions answered about the county’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
McHenry County is in the process of transitioning its vaccination efforts to administering first doses for Phase 1b recipients.
Here is the latest federal data on hospital capacity, including ICUs, in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.
The town hall meeting will be held on Facebook Live on Feb. 9.
MCDH has prioritized people who are 65 or older because they are considered higher risk for contracting COVID-19.
This allotment is from the federal supply and is separate from the weekly allotment MCDH receives from the State.
McHenry County Health Department explains the new round of mitigations.
The main and west beach rinks will remain closed until snow is cleared and conditions are assessed.
Here are the latest numbers on hospital capacity in the Crystal Lake-Cary area and across Illinois.
Residents hoping to be vaccinated must enroll in advance. Here's how.
Here's who qualifies for priority vaccination phases.
Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker on Monday announced Region 9 Crystal Lake had been moved to a coronavirus tier with fewer restrictions.
New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.
Healthcare workers continue to be a focus of the Consortium’s efforts.
More than 1,400 people in McHenry County are fully vaccinated after receiving both doses, public health data shows.
The local health department is asking those in the next priority groups to enroll online.
New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Crystal Lake-Cary area.
Jim Smith of McHenry is being remembered as a kind-hearted and caring man.
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MCDH nurses and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers were able to successfully vaccinate 166 emergency service personnel frontline workers.