Health officials are warning the public about a significant rise in respiratory illness, including the flu and RSV, across McHenry County which has spiked emergency room visits. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Friday that it has observed a significant rise in respiratory illness activity across the county, with both influenza and respiratory […]
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Health officials say increase in stomach flu outbreaks reported across McHenry County
Health officials are warning residents about an increase in outbreaks of the stomach flu in McHenry County, particularly at schools and long-term care facilities. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said they have received reports of an increase in outbreaks of acute gastrointestinal enteritis (AGE), also known as the stomach flu, particularly in school […]
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Health department issues warning about significant increase in whooping cough cases in McHenry County
The health department issued a warning Thursday about a significant increase in whooping cough cases among children throughout McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reported a significant increase in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, cases and said they are mainly occurring among school-aged children throughout the county. Pertussis is a highly […]
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Lawsuit alleges 2 students suffered ‘permanent injuries’ in E. coli outbreak that sickened 16 at Huntley High School
Two families have filed a lawsuit alleging their children suffered permanent injuries in an E. coli outbreak that sickened 16 Huntley High School students and staff. The lawsuit was filed in McHenry County Circuit Court against Huntley Community School District 158. The suit was filed by Steven Kutrubis and Jaqueline Stout. The two each have […]
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Health department report traces E. coli outbreak at Huntley High School to food handler
The health department released its report into the E. coli outbreak that sickened 16 Huntley High School students and staff and concluded a cafeteria food handler was the likely transmitter of the disease. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) released the final 152-page report on Thursday. “MCDH’s investigation into the STEC outbreak at Huntley […]
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Health officials now confirm 9 cases amid E. coli outbreak at Huntley High School
At least nine E. coli cases, most or all of which involve students of Huntley High School, have now been reported as the number of cases in the outbreak continues to climb. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) initially reported last week six cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) involving students of the […]
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7 students now test positive following E. coli outbreak at Huntley High School as source still unclear
Seven students at Huntley High School have now tested positive for E. coli and health officials say they are still working to determine the source of the outbreak. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) initially reported six cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC). They announced Friday evening they have confirmed a seventh case. […]
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Health department investigating E. coli outbreak after 6 students at Huntley High School test positive
Health officials have issued a warning after an E. coli outbreak was reported involving six Huntley High School students testing positive for the highly contagious disease. Huntley High School Principal Dr. Marcus Belin sent an email update to parents, staff and students on Thursday about the situation. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) confirmed […]
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Drug overdoses and deaths remain ‘higher than normal’ in McHenry County, health officials say
Health officials are warning residents of a “significant increase” of overdoses and overdose deaths, which remain at higher than normal levels in McHenry County. The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition (SAC) on March 13 issued an alert that local law enforcement was reporting overdoses that required high quantities of the life-saving opioid reversal medication naloxone. […]