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

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    US - Illinois: 1st confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus case (2nd in the U.S.) - January 24, 2020



    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...e99_story.html

    First person-to-person transmission of coronavirus confirmed in U.S.; patient infected by Chicago woman (second case in USA) is now the sixth U.S. case
    Last edited by sharon sanders; September 12, 2020, 12:40 PM. Reason: added top link

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    Originally posted by penguinsix View Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...e99_story.html

    First person-to-person transmission of coronavirus confirmed in U.S.; patient infected by Chicago woman (second case in USA) is now the sixth U.S. case

    I know you like at least two links, so here's another: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/30/cdc-...rus-in-us.html
    The transmission makes the U.S. at least the fifth country where the infection is now spreading through human-to-human contact.
    Last edited by Ronan Kelly; July 14, 2020, 03:16 PM.

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    • #3
      Our teleconference notes where this was announced:

      From: "Media@cdc.gov (CDC)" <sohco@CDC.GOV> (https://webmail.earthlink.net/wam/MsgReply?msgid=29669&action=reply&style=html&title=Reply&x=496379721) [Add to Address Book (https://webmail.earthlink.net/wam/contacts.jsp#/contact/start/data/add/29669/Media@cdc.gov/(CDC)/sohco@CDC.GOV/x?x=


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      • #4
        CDC Confirms Person-to-Person Spread of New Coronavirus in the United States

        Press Release
        For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 30, 2020
        Contact: Media Relations
        (404) 639-3286

        The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed that the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has spread between two people in the United States, representing the first instance of person-to-person spread with this new virus here.

        Previously, all confirmed U.S. cases had been associated with travel to Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by this novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019. However, this latest 2019-nCoV patient has no history of travel to Wuhan, but shared a household with the patient diagnosed with 2019-nCoV infection on January 21, 2020.

        Recognizing early on that the 2019-nCoV could potentially spread between people, CDC has been working closely with state and local partners to identify close contacts of confirmed 2019-nCoV cases. Public health officials identified this Illinois resident through contact tracing. Both patients are in stable condition.

        “Given what we’ve seen in China and other countries with the novel coronavirus, CDC experts have expected some person-to-person spread in the US,” said CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D. “We understand that this may be concerning, but based on what we know now, we still believe the immediate risk to the American public is low.”

        Limited person-to-person spread with 2019-nCoV has been seen among close contacts of infected travelers in other countries where imported cases from China have been detected. The full picture of how easily and sustainably the 2019-nCoV spreads is still unclear. Person-to-person spread can happen on a continuum, with some viruses being highly contagious (like measles) and other viruses being less so.

        MERS and SARS, the other two coronaviruses that have emerged to cause serious illness in people, have been known to cause some person-to-person spread. With both those viruses, person-to-person spread most often occurred between close contacts, such as healthcare workers and those caring for or living with an infected person. CDC has been proactively preparing for the introduction of 2019-nCoV in the U.S. for weeks, including:
        • First alerting clinicians on January 8 to be on the look-out for patients with respiratory symptoms and a history of travel to Wuhan, China.
        • Developing guidance for preventing 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from spreading to others in homes and communities.
        • Developing guidance for clinicians for testing and management of 2019-nCoV, as well as guidance for infection control of patients hospitalized or being evaluated by a health care provider.

        CDC is working closely with Illinois health officials and other local partners. A CDC team has been on the ground since the first 2019-nCoV-positive case was identified and is supporting an ongoing investigation to determine whether further spread with this virus has occurred.

        It is likely there will be more cases of 2019-nCoV reported in the U.S. in the coming days and weeks, including more person-to-person spread. CDC will continue to update the public as we learn more about this coronavirus. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Right now, 2019-nCoV has not been found to be spreading widely in the United States, so CDC deems the immediate risk from this virus to the general public to be low. However, risk is dependent on exposure, and people who are in contact with people with 2019-nCoV are likely to be at greater risk of infection and should take the precautions outlined in CDC’s guidance for preventing spread in homes and communities.

        For the general public, no additional precautions are recommended at this time beyond the simple daily precautions that everyone should always take. It is currently flu and respiratory disease season, and CDC recommends getting vaccinated, taking everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, and taking flu antivirals if prescribed. Right now, CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to China.

        For more information about the current outbreak in China, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. For travel health information, visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices...neumonia-china.

        "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
        -Nelson Mandela

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          Second Illinois 2019 Novel Coronavirus Case Identified

          30th Jan, 2020
          Risk to general public in Illinois remains low

          CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are reporting the second confirmed case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) in Illinois. The individual is a man in his 60s and is the spouse of the first confirmed travel-related case in Illinois. He had not traveled overseas but interacted with his wife upon her return from China. This is the first person-to-person spread of the virus in the United States.

          “I want to emphasize that the risk of this novel coronavirus to the general public in Illinois remains low. Local, state, and federal health officials are working to identify those who have had close contact with the individual I order to take protective measures to minimize further spread of the virus,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “We will continue to keep the public fully informed as additional information becomes available.”

          On Friday, January 24, 2020, CDC, IDPH, and CDPH announced the first confirmed Illinois case of 2019-nCoV in a Chicago resident, a woman in her 60s who returned from Wuhan, China on January 13, 2020. The woman remains in the hospital in stable condition and is doing well. The second patient is also hospitalized in stable condition.

          “We know coronaviruses are most likely to spread through close personal contact, and we know this second patient had close contact with his wife after she began to develop symptoms, so it’s not totally unexpected that he acquired the virus,” said Allison Arwady, MD, MPH, Commissioner of CDPH. “This is exactly why public health has been monitoring him closely, and why we monitor any close contacts of confirmed cases. This does not change our guidance that the risk to the general public remains low at this time. People in the community do not need to change their behavior based on this news; for example, they don’t need to cancel events, avoid mass gatherings, or wear gloves and masks in public.”

          Public health officials are investigating locations where this second patient has visited in the last two weeks and any close contacts who were possibly exposed. Public health and medical professionals are taking an aggressive approach in identifying and actively monitoring individuals who were in contact with both confirmed cases in an effort to reduce the risk of additional transmission. A CDC team continues to be deployed to Illinois to support these efforts.

          “If you have traveled to China or come into contact with a confirmed case and are experiencing fever, cough, or shortness of breath, contact your healthcare provider,” said Cook County Department of Public Health Chief Operating Officer Dr. Terry Mason. “We encourage everyone to practice the same germ prevention as with flu, which last year caused 35 million illnesses and just over 34,000 deaths.”

          CDC is closely monitoring the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by 2019-nCoV that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand. There have been hundreds of cases worldwide, including two in Illinois, and more than 50 deaths. Symptoms reported among patients with 2019-nCoVhave included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

          Although this is the first person-to-person transmission in the U.S., it is still not yet clear how easily 2019-nCoV spreads from one person to another. With MERS and SARS, also novel coronaviruses, the virus was thought to have spread mainly through sneezing and coughing, similar to the flu. In general, it was spread between close contacts.

          There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. Right now, 2019-nCoV has not been found to be spreading widely in the United States, so there are no additional precautions recommended for the general public to take.

          However, the following everyday preventive actions can help prevent the spread of several viruses, including seasonal flu.
          • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
          • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
          • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
          • Stay home when you are sick.
          • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
          • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

          This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. More information can be found on the IDPH website, the CDPH website, and the CDC website.

          "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
          -Nelson Mandela

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            Infant Related to Illinois Coronavirus Patient Develops Fever, Is Being Tested, Family Says

            The infant grandson of a Chicago man who was diagnosed with coronavirus has developed a fever and is being tested for the virus, family members told NBC News.

            The baby and other family members who had close contact with the man were under isolation following the recent diagnosis. The infant was taken to an area hospital after his fever developed, though it remains unclear if the child was experiencing any other symptoms and the cause of the fever remained unclear.

            At least 21 people were under investigation for potential coronavirus exposure in Illinois as of Thursday, state health officials said.

            The infant grandson of a Chicago man who was diagnosed with coronavirus has developed a fever and is being tested for the virus, family members told NBC News. The baby and other family members who had close contact with the man were under isolation following the recent diagnosis. The infant was taken to an area hospital after his fever developed,…


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            • #7
              Illinois First State to Test for Novel Coronavirus

              11th Feb, 2020
              Statewide hotline available for questions

              CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now able to conduct testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), making Illinois the first state to be able to do testing in state. Once specimens from individuals are received at the Chicago IDPH laboratory, test results are typically available within 24 hours. IDPH is in the process of bringing testing for 2019-nCoV online in its Springfield and Carbondale laboratories.

              “The ability to do this testing will mean we will be able to detect any new cases of novel coronavirus earlier and prevent any possible spread,” said IDPH Assistant Director Evonda Thomas-Smith. “We understand there is concern about this new virus, which is why having test results back quickly can help reduce some of those concerns.”

              Last Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began shipping 2019-nCoV laboratory test kits to select qualified U.S. and international laboratories. The distribution and use of the test kits follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, February 4, 2020, issuance of an Emergency Use Authorization. The test is intended for use with upper and lower respiratory specimens collected from people who meet CDC criteria for 2019-nCoV testing. Those criteria include looking at travel and/or exposure history, as well as symptoms and/or fever.

              “It’s an exciting development to be able to add this tool to our arsenal as we work to limit the spread of this virus,” said Allison Arwady, MD, MPH, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. “A quicker response will help alleviate concerns of those being tested as well as the general public. We continue to work very closely with federal, state, and local partners to ensure that we have a robust and coordinated public health response to emerging infectious diseases.”

              Also, on Friday, IDPH along with the Illinois Poison Center stood up a hotline for residents across the state to call if they have questions about this new coronavirus. Residents in Illinois outside Chicago can call the hotline at 800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@illinois.gov. The number for Chicago residents is 312-746-4835 Monday through Friday during business hours and 311 during evenings, weekends, and holidays, or email coronavirus@chicago.gov.

              Currently in Illinois, two residents have tested positive for 2019-nCoV, while 44 test results have come back negative. More information about novel coronavirus can be found on the IDPH website, including Frequently Asked Questions.

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              • #8
                Illinois Authorized to Continue Testing for Novel Coronavirus

                12th Feb, 2020In-State Testing for Novel Coronavirus in Illinois Not Impacted by Issues in Other States
                CHICAGO – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have confirmed that the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) test performed by Illinois has not been impacted by issues seen in other states. As a result, CDC has confirmed IDPH should continue to provide in-state testing for 2019-nCoV. All tests already provided have been confirmed to be accurate.

                This news follows a CDC announcement this morning related to inconclusive 2019-nCoV test results in some states. This announcement does not impact Illinois, where IDPH worked with the CDC to successfully verify the test and all controls and verification samples showed accurate results. Earlier this week, Illinois became the first state to offer the Novel Coronavirus test in state, allowing IDPH to make test results available within approximately 24 hours.

                Residents in Illinois outside Chicago can call the hotline with general questions about novel coronavirus at 800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@illinois.gov. The number for Chicago residents is 312-746-4835 Monday through Friday during business hours and 311 during evenings, weekends, and holidays, or email coronavirus@chicago.gov.

                More information about novel coronavirus can be found on the IDPH website, including Frequently Asked Questions.

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                • #9
                  https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/loca...overy/2220027/
                  Chicago Coronavirus Patients Released From Home Isolation Following Recovery

                  The two Chicago residents who contracted COVID-19, a disease stemming from a new form of coronavirus, were released from home isolation Friday following their recovery, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

                  The two patients — a husband and wife, both in their 60s — were released from AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates approximately a week earlier.

                  more....
                  Last edited by sharon sanders; February 16, 2020, 01:34 PM. Reason: shortened. small snips only from original language articles please. thanks! :)

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                  • #10
                    Chicago 3rd case tested positive per Cook County Health Dept.
                    A third person in Illinois has tested positive for the coronavirus, Cook County and state health officials said in a news release Saturday. Public health...

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                    • #11
                      Illinois Cook County Health Dept Press Release 3rd Case

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                      • #12
                        State of Illinois Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case In Illinois

                        29th Feb, 2020

                        Patient’s presumptive positive test will be confirmed by the CDC



                        CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) are today announcing that one Illinois patient has tested positive for COVID-19. The tests conducted in Illinois resulted in presumptive positives for COVID-19. The positive test results will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lab. The patient is hospitalized in isolation and CDC protocols have been implemented.

                        Public health officials are working to identify and actively monitor individuals who were in contact with the patient in an effort to reduce the risk of additional transmission. The state of Illinois will request CDC deploy a team to Illinois to support these efforts.

                        Governor JB Pritzker has requested that hospitals across the state implement additional testing to improve surveillance for COVID-19. Illinois was the first state to provide COVID-19 testing and Gov. Pritzker announced two more IDPH labs in central and southern Illinois that will be able to test specimens next week.

                        Illinois has had two previously confirmed cases of COVID-19 and both patients made a full recovery.

                        Symptoms reported among patients have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Right now, because the virus has not been found to be spreading widely in the U.S., risk to the general public remains low. Public health officials are encouraging the public to not alter their daily routines and remain vigilant about keeping germs from spreading, by covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands with warm soap and water, and staying home when sick.

                        For more information, contact:
                        • Illinois Department of Public Health:
                        Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-800-889-3931, Email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV, or Visit http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-s...st/coronavirus

                        • Cook County Department of Public Health:
                        Call 708-633-4000 or Visit https://www.cookcountypublichealth.o...el-coronavirus

                        http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/sta...-case-illinois

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                        • #13
                          Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...bpu-story.html

                          Coronavirus case confirmed at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights as local school district says 2 staffers, 2 kids staying home after possible secondary exposure
                          By Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
                          Chicago Tribune |
                          Mar 02, 2020 | 10:11 AM

                          Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights confirmed Monday morning a patient with the most recent case of coronavirus reported in Illinois is being treated at the northwest suburban hospital, as a local school district told parents two staffers and their two children were staying home because of exposure to a person who treated someone with coronavirus...

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                          • #14
                            Source: https://www.kwqc.com/content/news/Il...568403571.html

                            Illinois officials announce fourth case of Coronavirus in the state
                            By KWQC Staff |
                            Posted: Mon 12:16 PM, Mar 02, 2020 |
                            Updated: Mon 12:56 PM, Mar 02, 2020

                            Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois state officials have announced the fourth patient that has tested positive for the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

                            Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Cook County Department of Public Health say the tests in the state resulted in presumptive positives for COVID-19.

                            "The positive test results will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lab," officials announced on Monday. "The individual is a woman in her 70s and is the spouse of the third case – a man in his 70s."

                            Officials say the fourth case is quarantined at home and that they are complying with health officials. Both cases are reported in good condition...

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                            • #15
                              Source: http://www.wcsjnews.com/news/local/f...41dcfe836.html

                              Fourth COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Illlinois
                              Brandon Grossi Mar 3, 2020 Updated 43 min ago

                              ...The Cook County patient is a woman in her 70s and is the spouse of another COVID-19 patient. The woman is quarantined at home while her husband remains hospitalized in isolation. Both are reported to be in good condition.

                              In a statement, the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are working to identify those who were in contact with the couple and may have been exposed to the virus...

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