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Second COVID-19 related death in LaSalle County; two new cases

Studstill Media


OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified Tuesday of the second novel coronavirus related death in LaSalle County.

A woman in her 80’s, who had earlier tested positive for COVID-19, passed away.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of the additional loss of one of our LaSalle County residents to this illness. Our hearts go out to the family and friends who are mourning the loss of their loved one and we send our sincerest condolences,” LaSalle County Health Department Administrator Julie Kerestes said in a statement.

The department also confirmed an additional two infections, bringing the total to 71 cases.   The two most recent cases are a man in his 60’s and a woman in her 70’s.

Additional recoveries were reported Tuesday, bringing the total recovered from  coronavirus to 41.

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