While there have been no area cases of COVID-19 reported, Mt. Carmel officials are taking the threat of the virus seriously. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge said he joined Health Department administrator Judy Wissel and WEMA Director Gerald Brooks last week with state officials on the deadly virus. Wissel, who was at last night’s meeting, said efforts locally currently center around educating the public on what’s important…

According to Wissel, state officials say the threat of the virus in Illinois is low. If that changes, she said all agencies will be forthcoming with the public…

Wissel said those over 60 and with pre-existing medical conditions are most susceptible to the virus.