Illinois - Covid-19 Cases - 250,105 cases; 8,166 confirmed deaths + 219 probable = 8,385 total fatalities

[Ronan Kelly]

Calumet Township woman among two Lake County COVID-19 victims; state says Johnson County man is second death
By MEREDITH COLIAS-PETE
ASSOCIATED PRESS |
MAR 17, 2020 | 7:14 PM

As his wife became one of Lake County’s first two confirmed COVID-19 cases, Pastor Jeff Spencer said he’s leaning on his faith.
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A second person has died in Indiana from a coronavirus-related death and the first two Lake County cases were announced Tuesday, according to state health officials.

The person who died, from Johnson County, was older than 60 and had been hospitalized, according to the state Department of Health. Johnson County, is just south of Indianapolis.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/subur...wqa-story.html

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Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronav...s-288-march-18


Illinois coronavirus toll rises to 288

The state reported 128 new cases Wednesday, the biggest jump in patients since the outbreak began.
By Mitchell Armentrout and Tina Sfondeles Mar 18, 2020, 2:49pm CDT

The latest wave of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois has brought the state’s total to 288 as the viral pandemic expands its reach across the United States, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office said Wednesday.

With 128 new cases, it’s the biggest single-day spike in cases since the state’s first coronavirus case was confirmed Jan. 24, and officials say it will rise exponentially as more testing becomes available.

“Some of you might look at the illnesses and death in other countries and think, well that couldn’t happen here,” Pritzker said in a live-streamed address from a courtroom in downstate Murphysboro...

...Some of those patients have recovered, but the first death in Illinois attributed to the pandemic was reported Tuesday after a 61-year-old South Side woman died at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Cases extended to two new counties, Kendall and Madison, bringing the virus’ reach to a total of 17 counties, according to the state Department of Public Health. Ages of the patients range from 9 to 91.

There were also 20 new cases at a DuPage nursing home that has now reached 42 cases — 30 residents and 12 staffers.

The number also includes patients from DePaul University, Columbia College and the University of Chicago, which each reported earlier in the day that students, staffers or faculty members had been diagnosed with COVID-19...

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Se map at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19

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Source: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com...from-covid-19/
71-year-old woman dies from COVID-19
News
Posted: Mar 19, 2020 / 02:24 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 19, 2020 / 02:24 PM CDT

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials said a 71-year-old woman being treated for COVID-19 has died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

In a release, officials said the patient was a Florida resident who had been visiting the Springfield area when she became sick. She was the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Sangamon County...

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Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronav...total-covid-19

...The three additional victims include a Will County man in his 50s, a Cook County woman in her 80s and a Florida resident who was visiting downstate Sangamon County...

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Illinois 422 confirmed 4 deaths
Source: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19

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Public Health Officials Announce the Deaths of Three More Individuals in Illinois with Coronavirus Disease

19th Mar, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the death of three people in Illinois with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individuals include a Will County resident in his 50s and a Cook County resident in her 80s, and an out-of-state resident in her 70s who was in Sangamon County.

“I am saddened to announce three more people in Illinois with coronavirus disease have passed away,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “We ask everyone to please, stay home as much as possible so we can reduce the number of people who are infected and potentially suffer serious illness, including death.”

There are 134 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Five additional counties are now reporting cases; Jackson, Kankakee, LaSalle, Washington, and Williamson counties.

Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 422 cases in 22 counties in Illinois. Cases have occurred in ages 9 to 99. Cases by county can be found on the IDPH website, as well as a list of local health departments who will have the most up-to-date information.

The number of COVID-19 cases being reported is rising quickly, partly because of the increase in testing by commercial and hospital laboratories. Because testing is becoming more available in these labs, IDPH will prioritize testing for our most vulnerable populations, such as those who work or live in nursing homes and other congregate facilities. Once a case in these locations is confirmed, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, testing of all residents and staff without symptoms is not recommended. However, all precautions to prevent additional spread should be taken and staff and residents should be closely monitored for respiratory illness.

But the growing number of cases also reflects a rapid spread of disease across communities. While these numbers are concerning, it’s not unexpected and the more robust information will allow us to better understand and track the size and scope of the outbreak and strengthen prevention and response efforts.

For information on actions you and community can take, please visit Steps to Stay Safe from COVID-19. For general questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
Source: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/pub...avirus-disease

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Source: https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/03/20/ne...llinois-death/

163 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 1 death
By Ashley Smith | March 20, 2020 at 3:06 PM CDT - Updated March 20 at 3:06 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 163 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including the death of a Cook County woman in her 70s.

Three more counties are now reporting cases. They include Adams, Christian, and McLean counties.

As of March 20, IDPH is reporting a total of 585 cases in 25 counties in Illinois.

Cases have occurred in ages 3 to 99...

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Source: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19


Daily COVID-19 Press Conferences

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Illinois Test Results


Positive (Confirmed)

585


Deaths

5


Total Tested

4286





Information regarding the number of persons under investigation updated on March 20, 2020.
Information to be updated Daily.

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Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronav...orial-hospital


Jefferson Park man dies of COVID-19 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Michael Mika died Thursday at Northwest Memorial Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
By David Struett@dstru312 Mar 20, 2020, 4:32pm CDT

A 73-year-old man from Jefferson Park on the Northwest Side has died from the coronavirus, COVID-19, an autopsy confirmed Friday afternoon.

Michael Mika died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Memorial Hospital, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

An autopsy result released Friday found he died of bronchopneumonia due to a viral infection of COVID-19, the medical examiner’s office said. Contributing factors included heart disease and diabetes.

At a news conference Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that a fifth person in Illinois had died from the virus: A Cook County woman in her 70s...

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Source: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19
Daily COVID-19 Press Conferences

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Illinois Test Results


Positive (Confirmed)

753


Deaths

6


Total Persons Tested*

6247





*Total # of persons reported electronically for testing of COVID-19 at IDPH, commercial or hospital laboratories.
All numbers displayed are provisional and subject to change.
Information regarding the number of persons under investigation updated on March 21, 2020.
Information to be updated Daily.
COVID-19 Illinois Positive Cases

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Chicagoans Killed by Coronavirus Identified
By Chicago Sun-Times • Published 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago


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Timothy Loving, a 59-year-old man from Austin, died Tuesday morning at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, the medical examiner’s office said. An autopsy found he died of respiratory failure due to COVID-19, with chronic substance abuse and diabetes contributing.
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On Thursday, Diane Breymeyer, an 80-year-old woman who lived in the Old Town Triangle, died of pneumonia caused by COVID-19 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, an autopsy found. Heart disease and diabetes played a role as well.
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/loca...ified/2242126/

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Source: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/pub...avirus-disease

Public Health Officials Announce 296 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

22nd Mar, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 296 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an infant. IDPH also announced three deaths. The deaths included a Cook County man in his 80s, a Chicago man in his 80s, and a McLean County woman in her 70s. Jo Daviess, Livingston, Rock Island, and Stephenson counties are now also reporting cases. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,049 cases in 30 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years.
Health officials are still learning about this new virus and information and guidance is rapidly evolving. At this time, it is still unknown if a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can pass the virus to her fetus or baby during pregnancy or delivery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no infants born to mothers with COVID-19 have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In these cases, which are a small number, the virus was not found in samples of amniotic fluid or breastmilk.
Cases by county can be found on the IDPH website, as well as a list of local health departments who will have the most up-to-date information.
For donations, email PPE.donations@illinois.gov. For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.


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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Illinois Test Results
Positive (Confirmed) 1049
Deaths 9
Total Persons Tested* 8374

*Total # of persons reported electronically for testing of COVID-19 at IDPH, commercial or hospital laboratories.
All numbers displayed are provisional and subject to change.
Information regarding the number of persons under investigation updated on March 22, 2020.
Information to be updated Daily.
COVID-19 Illinois Positive Cases
Source: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-s...st/coronavirus

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1285 cases; 12 deaths: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19

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Source: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/pub...avirus-disease

Public Health Officials Announce 236 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

23rd Mar, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s.
Monroe is now also reporting a case. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,285 cases in 31 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years. Cases by county can be found on the IDPH website, as well as a list of local health departments who will have the most up-to-date information.
For all personal protective equipment (PPE) donations, email PPE.donations@illinois.gov. For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.

[Ronan Kelly]

Illinois Coronavirus Cases Now Total 1,535 With 16 Deaths
The new case total marks a jump from the 1,285 cases reported Monday, and health officials say the number will continue to rise
Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

At least 1,535 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Illinois, marking an increase of 250 in the last 24 hours, including four new deaths, health officials said Tuesday.

The four new deaths, which lift the state to a total of 16 fatalities associated with the virus, include a Chicago man in his 50s, two Cook County residents in their 60s and a DuPage County resident in her 90s.
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/loca...eaths/2243602/