(Waukegan, IL) Coronavirus deaths increased over the weekend in Lake County, nearly doubling the monthly toll, even while cases dropped significantly. Illinois Health officials added an average of 72 cases a day between Saturday and Monday, but with 6 reported fatalities. Hospitalizations in the Lake and McHenry County region fell, as did statewide Covid-linked hospital admissions. Overall hospitalizations for Coronavirus fell by about 40 over the weekend, and are at their lowest levels since early August.
Tim Vander Tuuk, WXLC News (10-19-21)