The DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department has released an update on the coronavirus numbers for the two counties.

On Wednesday, DeWitt County reported one new case in Weldon. Piatt County reported 2 cases in Bement, and one in Atwood, Hammond, and Monticello.

On Thursday, DeWitt County reported 3 cases in Clinton; while Piatt County reported 6 in Monticello, 2 in Bement, and one in Cerro Gordo, De Land, and Mansfield.

With these additional cases, DeWitt County has had a total of 1241 cases; Piatt County has had a total of 1272 cases.

The Health Department emplores the community to WASH their hands frequently, WEAR a mask when in public, WATCH your distance (maintain a 6 ft distance), don't attend or host gatherings, and shelter vulnerable populations.