Du Quoin briefs: Active COVID cases drops to 1; personnel moves in Dist. 300

<b>Active COVID cases down to one patient</b>

As of Monday, no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Perry County, the health department has reported. The total number of positive cases remains at 44, with only one of those cases currently active. Forty-three patients have recovered and are released from isolation. Perry County has had 0 coronavirus-related deaths and 1,030 negative test results. If you experience symptoms of respiratory illness, such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for medical advice.

<b>Maxton-Rosado hosts funeral planning guide over lunch</b>

Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home is hosting a free "lunch and learn" in July to discuss funerals and preplanning. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, at the funeral home, 11 S. Hickory St., Du Quoin. To reserve a spot, call (618) 542-2020 and leave your name and the number of people in your party. Seats are limited. Reservations are required. There is no obligation. this is a simple question and answer session with free brochures and guides. You can also tour the new facility. For information, visit www.maxtonrosado.com.

<b>Dist. 300 personnel moves</b>

One teacher was moved into a new job and another was hired at the June 15 special district 300 school board meeting. The board transferred Jamie Gaines to the posted middle school special education (self-contained classroom) position; and it employed Brad Cullum as a high school math teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.