McHenry County officials say they collected more than 5,000 pounds of donations through “Operation Dropbox” last month to assist local veterans and their families. The McHenry County Department of Health and participating partners collected the supplies throughout all of May. 28 drop boxes were placed at participating locations throughout McHenry County. 5,466 pounds, well over […]
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Health department announces family exposed to rabid bat in Woodstock home
Health officials say a family was recommended to undergo treatment after they were possibly exposed to a rabid bat found in their home in Woodstock. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Monday that the Woodstock household came into contact with the bat that was found in their home on Wednesday. The household members […]
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CDC lab confirms McHenry County’s first case of monkeypox, officials say
After the first probable case of monkeypox was reported in McHenry County earlier this month, health officials said Friday that a CDC lab has confirmed the resident is positive for the infection. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said on July 16 they identified a single probable case of the monkeypox virus infection in […]
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Health department issues warning after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in McHenry County
Health officials are warning the public after a batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year in McHenry County. A mosquito “pool,” also known as a batch of mosquitoes, was sampled on Tuesday in Lake in the Hills and tested positive for West Nile virus. The McHenry County […]
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Health department reports first case of monkeypox in McHenry County
McHenry County health officials announced Saturday the first probable case of the monkeypox infection in a resident in McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health said they identified a single probable case of the monkeypox virus infection in an adult who met initial criteria for the disease and has a positive orthopoxvirus result. Confirmatory […]
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Family undergoes treatment after being exposed to rabid bat in Woodstock home
Health officials say a family is undergoing treatment after they and their dog came into contact with a rabid bat found in their home in Woodstock. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Friday that the Woodstock household came into contact with the bat that was found in their home on Tuesday. The household […]
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Health department closing McHenry County COVID-19 call center due to ‘steady decline’ in calls
The McHenry County Department of Health said they are shutting down their COVID-19 call center due to a decline in the demand for assistance. The call center was launched in February 2021 and helped McHenry County residents in scheduling COVID-19 vaccination and testing appointments for those with accessibility barriers. The call center, which will no […]
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Health department investigating possible foodborne illness outbreak linked to school in Woodstock
The health department said they are investigating a possible foodborne illness outbreak associated with a school in Woodstock. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said they are investigating illnesses that occurred on or after February 7 and have an association with Crystal Lake Montessori School, 3013 South Country Club Road in Woodstock. They are […]
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McHenry County health officials encourage residents to get tested for COVID-19 if gathering for holidays
Health officials in McHenry County are encouraging residents to get tested for COVID-19 if they plan on gathering for the holidays and to receive a booster shot for fully-vaccinated individuals. The McHenry County Department of Health is urging everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to get tested for COVID-19 before gathering with others this holiday season. […]