Breaking: 1 dead, 3 injured after Champaign County crash

5 things Clark, Champaign residents need to know today about the coronavirus

Clark County Health Commissioner Charles Patterson, right, and Dennis Propes, the Miami County Health Commissioner, hold a joint press conference to announce that a man from Clark County, who was staying at a Miami County care facility, has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Clark County Health Commissioner Charles Patterson, right, and Dennis Propes, the Miami County Health Commissioner, hold a joint press conference to announce that a man from Clark County, who was staying at a Miami County care facility, has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
news
By Natalie Jones
March 24, 2020
X

Here are five things Clark and Champaign residents need to know about COVID-19, or coronavirus today.

1. Clark County has reported a second positive coronavirus case. According to a statement from the Clark County Combined Health District, the patient is a woman in her 60s and is a known contact of the first positive Clark County case.

READ MORE: Clark County reports 2nd coronavirus case

2. Champaign County has reported its first confirmed coronavirus case.  According to a statement from the Champaign Health District, the patient is a female in her early 30s who has not traveled.

READ MORE: Champaign County has first confirmed coronavirus case

3. All playgrounds and Warder Fit Stop in Springfield are closed due to the coronavirus threat. Parks remain open for outdoor activities while residents practice social distancing.

READ MORE: Playgrounds closed due to coronavirus threat, parks remain open 

4. Navistar has suspended production for two weeks due to the coronavirus.

READ MORE: Navistar to suspend production in Springfield for two weeks

5. The stay-at-home order is in effect and the Clark County Sheriff urges residents to not call 911 to find out if they can go to work.

READ MORE: Clark County Sheriff says citizens should not call 911 to find out if they have to go to work

In Other News
1
1 dead, 3 injured after Champaign County crash
2
St. Paris council delays proposed policing change, will vote in...
3
Rue: Springfield will follow immigration law; Moreno, Trump send mixed...
4
10 Springfield ‘transplant heroes’ honored at annual Mayor’s Breakfast
5
Tecumseh schools’ vote to arm staff delayed to January; issue surprises...

About the Author

Natalie Jones