The DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department reported over 30 new coronavirus cases for the final week of 2020.

On Monday, DeWitt County reported one new case in Wapella. Piatt County reported 4 in Monticello, 3 in Mansfield, 2 in Milmine, and one in Bement.

Tuesday, DeWitt County reported 6 in Clinton, 6 in Farmer City, and one in Lane. Piatt County reported 5 in Monticello, one in Manfield, and one in White Heath.

With these additional cases, DeWitt County has had a total of 931 cases; Piatt Count has had a total of 1076 cases.  

DeWitt County has had a total of 19 deaths.  Piatt County has had a total of 7 deaths. The Health Department continues to monitor an outbreak at the Piatt Co Nursing Home.

DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department Executive Director David Remmert indicated in a press release, "We have received additional doses of vaccine, but these doses remain for priority audiences as defined by the federal government beginning with front-line healthcare workers.  We will continue to alert the public as additional priorities are announced."