McHenry County Department of Health news from the Shaw Local News Network and Northwest Herald
Suspected overdose deaths in McHenry County are about twice as high in 2024 so far than the median number from 2020 to 2023 in the same timeframe.
Norovirus is a very contagious virus and is sometimes referred to as the “stomach flu” or “stomach bug,” according to the CDC.
Nicole Class, school nurse at McHenry High School, received the Lina Rogers Award from the McHenry County Health Department.
McHenry County Department of Health will hand out more than $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to groups that enhance health.
McHenry's Fox Hole pizzeria has its food permit and state tax certification pulled weeks after closing its doors.
So far in 2023, the county has seen 11 pertussis cases through the end of November.
The event will include electronics recycling, document shredding and collection of Styrofoam, textiles, light bulbs and batteries.
Those with insurance aren't eligible but should contact their pharmacy or doctor, officials advised.
Advocates argue the measure will help save lives.
The fall season has generally seen an uptick in cases during the pandemic. That's true this year so far, but to a lesser extent.
Six students at Huntley High School have been sickened by E. coli, according to school officials. The outbreak's origin has not yet been identified.
Carol Waggoner, a public nurse at the McHenry County Department of Health, was recognized and celebrated by the McHenry County Board of Health at its July 17 meeting for her dedication to the community.
Three bats have been tested positive for rabies in McHenry County so far this year.
A blue jay tested positive for West Nile virus by the McHenry County Department of Health last week.
Officials hope additional security cameras covering more areas of a Fox River Grove motel will reduce the number of drug-related overdose deaths reported there, McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said Friday.