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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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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‘No need to be scared,’ doctor says, as measles spreads to Lake, Will counties
(The Center Square) – A health department doctor said the public should not be scared as the measles outbreak has spread beyond Chicago to Lake and McHenry counties. Dr. Dan Garganera, infectious disease specialist with the Will County Health Department, said the spread is slow. “Don’t be scared,” Garganera said. “This is a disease that […]
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First case of measles identified in Lake County resident, health officials warn public of exposure
The first case of measles has been identified in a Lake County resident and officials are warning people who were exposed at a hospital in Libertyville and a restaurant in Lake Zurich. The Lake County Health Department announced Saturday afternoon that they had identified the first recent case of measles in a Lake County resident. […]
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Lake County officials urge caution after several measles cases identified nearby in Chicago
Lake County health officials are urging caution to residents after several cases of measles were identified in Chicago this past week, the first in five years. The Chicago Department of Public Health announced five cases of measles in Chicago in the past week. The cases are the first announced since 2019 and are linked to […]
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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 […]