The Illinois Veterans’ Home at LaSalle is reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff.
A total of 23 staff and 42 residents as positive for COVID-19.
Officials say all the residents who tested positive have been moved to the negative pressure isolation unit and are being closely.
All cases are mild presenting mostly as cold-like symptoms, and no one has required hospitalization.
The residents are vaccinated, and COVID-19 treatment therapies have been administered as needed.
Communal dining has been stopped in the home until the outbreak has ended. Visitation is allowed. However, family is encouraged to delay their visit until the outbreak is resolved.