Kendall County Still Lagging In Coronavirus Contact Tracing

Kendall Co. contact tracers have attempted to contact 57.71 percent of individuals who were confirmed or suspected of contracting the virus.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Oswego Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Oswego.

Demise Of Man In 30s Brings Kendall Co. COVID-19 Death Toll To 81

The county also saw 70 new coronavirus cases on Monday, according to Kendall County Health Department.

Educators In Kendall Co. Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine On Sunday

Education workers who live or work in the county can schedule their first vaccine shot Sunday at Yorkville High School.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Oswego Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Oswego.

Kendall County Receives 4,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

The health department will administer these vaccines to residents over age 65 and educators at Yorkville High School this weekend.

2,128 Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kendall County

More than 5K others have received the first dose of the vaccine, with 8942 total doses administered in the county by Sunday, IDPH reported.

Kendall Co. Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths; Cases Surpass 10K

The total number of cases in the county is now at 10,190 with 5,324 in recovery, according to the Kendall County Health Department.

Kendall County Moves To Phase 4 Of State's Reopening Plan

Indoor dining and drinking in Kendall County is now permitted for parties of up to 10 people, according to IDPH.

Kendall Co. Health Dept. Begins Phase 1B Of COVID-19 Vaccinations

People have been very "eager to receive the vaccine," KCHD Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy said, and no side effects have been reported.

Indoor Dining Ban Lifted As Oswego Moves To Tier 1 Mitigation

Indoor dining services at restaurants will be limited to 25% capacity, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Some COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted In Oswego: See What To Expect

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that three regions can move back to Tier 2 mitigations, including Kendall County.

KCHD Asks Residents To Take Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccination Survey

Using these responses, KCHD will be able to ensure enough vaccines are allocated without any wastage.

1,130 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kendall County

More than 1,100 people in Kendall County are fully vaccinated after receiving both doses, public health data shows.

Coronavirus Cases In Kendall County Surpass 9,000

The Kendall County Health Department reported 57 cases Tuesday, bringing the total to 9,067 with 4,645 in recovery.

Kendall Co. Reports Four More COVID-19 Deaths On New Year's Eve

The Kendall County Health Department reports a total of 8,851 cases with 4,483 in recovery as of Saturday.

First Shipment Of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Kendall County

The county received 400 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Kendall County Lags Behind In Coronavirus Contact Tracing

In Kendall Co., contact tracers have attempted to contact 49.46 percent of those who were confirmed or suspected of contracting the virus.

Oswego Walgreens Might Have COVID-19 Vaccine For Public By March

Walgreens announced it has begun administering Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine to almost 3 million residents and staff in 35,000 nursing homes.

CVS To Start COVID-19 Vaccination In Nursing Homes Monday

Eventually, CVS will provide vaccines to the public in its 10,000 pharmacy locations across the country.

Kendall County Plans Phased-In Approach For COVID-19 Vaccination

The "Jumpstart Phase" will begin during the last week of December with health care and long-term care workers receiving the vaccine first.

Kendall County Not First In Line To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

KCHD Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy​ said the county could receive a shipment next week, but "we don't know how many doses."

Oswego Meijer Prepares For Eventual COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

The pharmacy technicians are crucial public health partners for increasing access and convenience of COVID-19 vaccines, the company said.

Kendall County Reports Over 1,100 Coronavirus Cases Over 10 Days

Out of its total COVID-19 cases since March, 1,165 were reported by the Kendall County Health Department between Dec. 1-10.

Coronavirus Vaccine Wait Time: Where You Stand In Kendall County

The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate where you stand in line for vaccination.

Kendall Co. Seeks Volunteers For Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

Individuals who are licensed to deliver vaccinations are needed, as well as individuals proficient at data entry and other supportive roles.

More New Coronavirus Cases In Oswego's Nursing Home

Bickford of Oswego Assisted Living and Memory Care reported 16 new coronavirus cases and three deaths over the past two weeks.

13 More Jail Inmates, 4 Staffers Test Positive For Coronavirus

This brings the total number of Kendall County Jail inmates to test positive for the virus in the past one week to 21.

Kendall Co. Reports 2 More Coronavirus Deaths On Thanksgiving

The county also reported 263 new cases in the last two days, bringing the total to 5,711 with 2,812 in recovery.

8 Kendall Co. Jail Inmates Test Positive For Coronavirus

The outbreak appears to be contained to one housing unit inside the jail.

Kendall Co. Hospitals Being 'Squeezed' Due To Coronavirus Surge

County health officials are urging residents to "continue to wear your mask, wash your hands often, and watch your distance from others."

Tier 3 Mitigations To Start Friday In Oswego: What To Know

State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.

Drug Overdose A Leading Cause Of Deaths In Kendall Co.: Coroner

Deaths in Kendall County have gone up by 25 percent this year as compared to 2019, County Coroner Jacquie Purcell said.

Holiday Event In Kendall Co: What Is Your Risk Of COVID Exposure?

What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party?

3 More COVID-19 Deaths In Kendall County; Cases Surpass 4,500

As of Monday, the county also reported 166 new cases, bringing the total to 4,540 with 2,460 COVID-19 patients in recovery.

Kendall Co. Sets New Single-Day Record For Coronavirus Cases

According to county data, 269 new cases were reported on Thursday, although the death toll remained at 29.​​

Kendall Co. Successfully Traced 64% Of All Its Coronavirus Cases

Kendall Co. Health Department Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy said "cases are outnumbering our capacity for a quick response."

More Restrictions Loom In Region 2 With Positivity Rate at 14.6%

The positivity rate in Region 2 — which includes Kendall County — hit 14.6 percent Wednesday, its highest point of the pandemic.

Kendall County: Highest Number of Single-Day cases Since March

RaeAnn VanGundy, health department executive director​, told the Kendall County Board that the cases "are outnumbering our staff right now."

New Restrictions Started Wednesday In Oswego: What To Know

State officials are imposing new restrictions in Region 2 after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.