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  • #16
    Source: https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/5...d-in-illinois/

    5th case of COVID-19 confirmed in Illinois
    by: WGN Web Desk
    Posted: Mar 5, 2020 / 11:45 AM CST / Updated: Mar 5, 2020 / 12:35 PM CST

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health announced Thursday a fifth Illinois resident has tested positive for COVID-19.

    The positive test results will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    The fifth individual is a Cook County resident in his 20s who flew into Chicago O’Hare Airport earlier this month after traveling to Italy. The person acquired the infection while in Italy and is hospitalized at Rush University Medical Center in isolation....

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    • #17
      Source: https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cp...nt-in-illinois


      CPS classroom assistant is 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois
      Published 41 mins ago
      FOX 32 Chicago

      CHICAGO -- A special education classroom assistant with Chicago Public Schools has “presumptively” tested positive for coronavirus, city officials announced Friday night.

      The infected CPS employee, who is a woman in her 50s and now the 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois, works at Vaughn High School in Portage Park. Classes next week have been canceled, city officials said.

      Officials are working to find out whom the employee came in contact with after returning from a cruise in California in late February. The last time she was at work for CPS was March 2, officials said.

      Also on Friday, the fifth confirmed coronavirus patient in Illinois was discharged from the hospital and allowed to go home to quarantine...

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      • #18
        Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/202...of-coronavirus


        Illinois sees first community transmission case of coronavirus
        Associated Press
        Updated 3/8/2020 5:01 PM

        Health officials said Sunday that a hospitalized Chicago man in his 60s is believed to be Illinois' first community transmission case of COVID-19.

        The man, in serious condition, had not traveled recently. His case marked the seventh overall in Illinois...

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        • #19
          Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/coron...e54-story.html

          St. Louis-area woman tests positive for coronavirus after flying into O’Hare and taking Amtrak train home
          By Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas and Kate Thayer
          Chicago Tribune |
          Mar 09, 2020 | 4:30 PM

          Health officials in Illinois and Missouri are trying to track down people who came in close contact with a St. Louis-area woman who tested positive for the coronavirus after flying into O’Hare International Airport, staying with a friend here, then taking an Amtrak train to her home last week.

          The woman, in her 20s, flew into O’Hare on Monday and took an Amtrak train to St. Louis on Wednesday, according to Missouri and St. Louis County officials. Officials did not say where she stayed in the Chicago area, or how she got to Union Station to board the Amtrak 303 train...

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          • #20
            Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/coron...b3q-story.html

            Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 8 new COVID-19 cases announced, bringing state’s total to 19
            By Chicago Tribune staff
            Chicago Tribune |
            Mar 10, 2020 | 2:51 PM


            There are eight new cases of coronavirus in Illinois, state officials announced Tuesday afternoon, bring the total number in the state to 19.

            The announcement comes the day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a statewide disaster proclamation, a move that allows Illinois to tap additional state and federal resources to combat the fast-spreading respiratory virus...

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            • #21
              Source: https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/6...s-total-at-25/


              6 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Illinois; total at 25
              Coronavirus
              by: WGN Web Desk
              Posted: Mar 11, 2020 / 02:57 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 11, 2020 / 03:05 PM CDT

              CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker confirmed Wednesday that Illinois has six new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 25.

              The new cases include a man in his 50s, a man in his 80s, two men in their 70s, a woman in her 50s and a man in his 40s. The state’s total was at 19 on Tuesday...

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              • #22
                Source: https://abc7chicago.com/health/watch...to-32/6006043/

                Coronavirus update: Illinois officials ban events with 1K+ people as 7 new COVID-19 cases bring total to 32
                By Jessica D'Onofrio, Craig Wall, Michelle Gallardo and Eric Horng
                Updated 24 minutes ago

                CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has issued new guidelines around large gatherings in public spaces as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state climbs to 32.

                Pritzker recommended Thursday that all public gatherings and community events that are expected to attract 250 people or more be canceled or postponed. The recommendation aligns with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

                The governor also mandated that events of 1,000 or more people be canceled or postponed immediately...

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                Source: https://abc7chicago.com/health/coron...-know/5973196/

                COUNTY BY COUNTY BREAKDOWN OF CONFIRMED CASES
                Cook County/Chicago: 27 cases
                Lake County: 1 case
                Kane County: 2 cases
                McHenry County: 2 cases

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                • #23
                  Source: http://rockrivertimes.com/2020/03/13...ses-now-at-46/

                  Illinois COVID-19 cases now at 46
                  On Mar 13, 2020

                  ...Approximately 30% of the cases in Illinois are travel associated, about 41% are a contact of a COVID-19 case, and the remaining cases do not have a clear connection and could be the result of spread in the community. While the vast majority of cases are recovering, approximately 94% are in isolation either at home or in the hospital. At this time, there have been no deaths associated with COVID-19 in Illinois.

                  Among the 14 new cases, nine are Chicago, four Cook County, and one Lake County. New cases being reported today range in age from 20s to 90s...

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                  • #24
                    Source: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/fir...thern-illinois
                    First Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Central and Southern Illinois

                    14th Mar, 2020 State also identifies first case associated with a long-term care facility

                    SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the first cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in central and southern Illinois. A Woodford County resident in his 70s and a Cumberland County resident in his 70s both tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, two St. Clair County residents have tested positive – a woman in her 60s and a woman in her 70s. Possible exposures and travel histories for the two individuals are still being investigated and public health officials are working to identify and contact all individuals who are close contacts for these two cases.
                    “As we expected, we are beginning to identify cases of COVID-19 outside of the Chicago area,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Over the past several days, we have announced aggressive measures to reduce and slow the spread of the virus in Illinois. These are not easy decisions to make and we are not taking them lightly, but we believe these actions will help limit the spread of the virus in our communities and keep our residents safe.”
                    “We are starting to receive results from commercial laboratory testing,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “With these additional results, we expect the number of identified cases to increase dramatically all across the state. It is vitally important that we implement social distancing measures, such as staying home and cancelling large events. These are actions that can reduce the number of infections that occur in the community, and ultimately alleviate the strain on our health care systems.”
                    A DuPage County woman in her 60s residing in a long-term care facility has also tested positive. Illinois Department of Public health officials are on the ground and working with the long-term care facility to identify all close contacts and protect the health and safety of all residents and staff at the facility. Infection control measures are required for all nursing homes, additional vigilance for respiratory illness should be implement as well as increased cleaning, and visitor restrictions are to be implemented. The Illinois Department of Public Health has guidance for long-term care facilities on its website to assist facilities take proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of their workers, patients and families.
                    The total number of cases in Illinois now stands at 64. In addition to cases in Cumberland, DuPage, St. Clair, and Woodford counties, there are seven new cases in Chicago, four in suburban Cook, one in Kane, and one in Lake counties. Public health officials are still investigating the travel history of these individuals and any potential contact with a known COVID-19 case. Public health officials will identify and contact people who are considered close contacts of these cases.
                    For information about how you, your school, workplace, and community can prepare, please visit Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities. For general questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov


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                    • #25
                      Source: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/202003


                      Public Health Officials Announce 29 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois

                      15th Mar, 2020
                      SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 29 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Five additional counties are now reporting cases – Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties. Other locations with cases include Chicago and Cook, Cumberland, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, St. Clair, and Woodford counties.
                      “We are seeing the number of COVID-19 cases increase exponentially and in more locations across Illinois,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “At this point, it is best to assume that the coronavirus is circulating in your community and you should take the same precautions when interacting with other people that you would when interacting with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This may seem like an extreme step, but this is how we reduce the number of new cases and prevent the...



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                      Source: https://www.news-gazette.com/news/lo...d187b2849.html
                      Confirmed coronavirus case in Champaign County; no known UI connection
                      Debra Pressey 54 min ago

                      CHAMPAIGN — COVID-19 has arrived in Champaign County.

                      The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced Sunday a Champaign County woman in her 50s has the first confirmed case of coronavirus disease in the local community...

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                      • #26
                        CIproud.com: ...total amount in Illinois reaches 105...A patient has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Peoria area...

                        https://www.centralillinoisproud.com...peoria-county/

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                        • #27
                          Source: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/pub...sease-illinois

                          Public Health Officials Announce 12 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois

                          16th Mar, 2020

                          SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 12 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Two additional counties are now reporting cases, Peoria and Will counties. Other locations with cases include Chicago and Champaign, Clinton, Cook, Cumberland, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Sangamon, St. Clair, Whiteside, Winnebago, and Woodford counties.
                          “We know there is a lot of concern as the number of cases and locations increase,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “However, not everyone who has respiratory symptoms like cough and shortness of breath needs to be tested. Similarly, not everyone who is infected with novel coronavirus needs medical treatment. We want to make sure those at higher risk of severe illness are prioritized for testing and that they can receive the medical care they need. We ask those who have mild symptoms to stay home so the health care system is not overwhelmed.”
                          Information so far suggests that most COVID-19 illness is mild. However, older people and people of all ages with severe chronic medical conditions, like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes, seem to be at higher risk of developing serious illness. It is crucial that we limit contact with older people and those with certain health conditions.
                          Currently, IDPH is reporting 105 cases in 15 counties in Illinois. Cases have occurred in all age ranges and the number of cases that do not have a clear connection to travel or a known COVID-19 case is increasing.
                          Social distancing measures, such as working from home when possible, limiting the amount of time spent in the community, and trying to avoid public transportation as much as possible, will help reduce the number of people who become sick at any given time and the possibility of exhausting our health care resources.
                          For information about how you, your school, workplace, and community can prepare, please visit Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities. For general questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
                          A list of local health departments can be found on the IDPH website.



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                          • #28
                            Source: https://www.mystateline.com/news/loc...irus-briefing/

                            ...A Chicago woman in her 60’s with an underlying condition, who did not reside at a nursing home, has died from coronavirus, the Governor announced on Tuesday.

                            Pritzker also announced that 22 people have tested positive for the disease at nursing home in DuPage County...

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                            • #29
                              Illinois Covid19 Cases: 160 positive
                              1 reported death
                              Information regarding the number of persons under investigation updated on March 17, 2020.

                              Source: http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-servi...st/coronavirus

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                              • #30
                                Facility-Wide Outbreak Reported in Illinois


                                Tuesday brought news of another widespread outbreak in an individual nursing facility, this time in a suburb of Chicago.

                                Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation, a facility in Willowbrook, Ill., has 22 confirmed cases, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Tuesday — a figure that includes 18 residents and four staff members, according to a report from local news station WGN.

                                The initial reports of a case at the facility on Saturday prompted officials in DuPage County, Ill., to declare a formal emergency.

                                Willowbrook is located about 20 miles to the southwest of downtown Chicago...https://skillednursingnews.com/2020/...remains-fluid/
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