According to the Whiteside County Health Department the county and Region 1 has recently seen an increase in cases of COVID-19. Region 1 and much of Northern Illinois has been placed into “Warning” due to an increase in cases and having fewer than 20% of the Region’s ICU Beds available.
The department wants to remind residents that Rapid Antigen Testing is available on Fridays at the county health department located at 1300 W. 2nd St. in Rock Falls from 8:00 AM-Noon.
Residents are asked to continue to mask and social distance, which is an important part of helping reduce transmission and lower cases.
