Thirteen new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in DeWitt & Piatt counties in the past two days.

The DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department reports 7 new cases in Clinton Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 30 & Oct. 1).  DeWitt County also saw a new case each in Kenney and Farmer City.

According to the Health Department, Monticello saw 2 new cases the past two days.  A new case each was also reported in De Land and Mansfield.

With these additional cases, DeWitt Co has had 152 cases total and Piatt Co has had 155 cases total.
 
In a release, Health Department Director, Dave Remmert says cases are rising in both counties, but especially in DeWitt Co, which will remain on the IDPH warning list.  

He reminds the public that this is a highly contagious disease and can spread even when cases are asymptomatic. He asks you to please wear a mask when in public, remain socially distant, wash your hands consistently and frequently. 

Remmert adds the department is having many individuals who are withholding information about close contacts. He reminds the public that they respect privacy and any information received is confidential. 

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9/30/2020 Wednesday

DeWitt: 2 new cases in Clinton. 1 new case in Kenney..
Piatt: 1 new case in De Land. 1 new case in Mansfield.
 

10/1/2020 Thursday

DeWitt: 5 new cases in Clinton. 1 new case in Farmer City.
Piatt: 2 new cases in Monticello.
 

1 minor.
5 females in their 20's.
1 female in her 30's.
1 female in her 40's.
1 female in her 50's.
1 male in his 70's.
2 males in their 80's.
1 female in her 80's.