Category Archives: COVID-19
How Often Do You Wash Your Mask? Most Do After 2-3 Wears
We’re about a year into the pandemic and wearing a mask is a way of life. If you wear a reusable face mask, how often do you wash it? Might not be something you think about regularly, but it was...
Feb 03, 2021
More Women Rather Be Quarantined with Best Friend Over Partner
Hey guys, be aware that your girlfriend or wife would rather have their best friend at home with them over you! That according to a new survey which says — 56% of women would rather be trapped i...
Feb 02, 2021
Macon County Health Department Holding 2nd Dose Vaccination Clinic
February 1, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department will be holding a 2nd Dose COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, February 4th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Richland Community College. Th...
Feb 01, 2021
WATCH: Mental Wellness- Episode 4 - Mental Health and Kids
NowDecatur and Crossing Healthcare bring you episode 4 of Mental Wellness. This 12-week series will offer a frank and honest conversation about tackling mental health issues in our community and remov...
Feb 01, 2021
Almost a Third of Us Hate Our Current Job
Almost a third of adults are unhappy at their current job. That’s what a study of 2,000 workers found. 32% say they don’t feel motivated in their career and 18% are dissatisfied with their...
Feb 01, 2021
Appointments for MCHD Vaccine Clinic to Open at Noon
February 1, 2021- The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) will be holding COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination Clinics tomorrow and February 5th at the MCHD Building (1221 E. Condit St.). The COVID-19 Vacci...
Feb 01, 2021
DPS61 Announces Sports and Extracurricular Return Date
January 29, 2021 - Decatur Public Schools announced today that high school students will resume sports and extracurricular activities, beginning Monday, February 1, 2021. "We are committed to supporti...
Jan 29, 2021
EDITORIAL: Local Vaccine Process Explained
January 29, 2021 - I want to help to explain the local process of COVID vaccine distribution. The only thing I ask is that you, dear reader, use these facts to help spread the information and educate ...
Jan 29, 2021
Macon County Health Department Adds Friday Vaccination Clinic
January 26, 2021 - UPDATE: 9:27 am Wednesday - All Appointment Slots are now taken. The Macon County Health Department is holding a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for those ages 65 and older on Friday, J...
Jan 26, 2021
Online Tool Uses Senses of Taste and Smell to Detect Signs of COVID-19
January 26, 2021 - A new online tool is could help people detect the symptoms of COVID-19 sooner. The loss of taste and smell is one of the recognizable signs of the virus, but you may not know right ...
Jan 26, 2021