IL Coronavirus Update: Deaths Include Patients In 20s, 30s, 100s

ILLINOIS — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois jumped by 986 cases on Wednesday, and 42 more people have died of the virus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The fatalities include:

• Carroll County: 1 man in his 80s
• Cook County: 1 man in his 20s, 2 men in their 30s, 2 men in their 40s, 1 man in his 50s, 1 woman in her 50s, 3 men in their 60s, 2 women in their 60s, 5 men in their 70s, 3 women in their 70s, 3 men in their 80s, 4 women in their 80s, 1 woman in her 90s, 1 woman in her 100s. (5 incomplete data)
• DuPage County: 1 woman in her 60s, 1 woman in her 70s
• Kane County: 1 woman in her 90s
• Lake County: 1 man in his 50s
• Sangamon County: 1 man in his 90s
• Will County: 1 man in his 60s
• Winnebago County: 1 man in his 60s

"Massac and Vermilion counties are also now reporting cases," health officials said. "Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 6,980 cases, including 141 deaths, in 56 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years."

That number is expected to grow as more Illinoisans are tested for the virus, according to Gov. J. B. Pritzker, who said the state is working to ramp up testing capabilities. Currently, the state can test about 4,000 people per day. Officials hope to more than double that capacity over the next 10 days. So far, 40,384 people have been tested in the state.

Nationwide, there are now 206,207 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 4,542 people have died from COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University.

At 83,712 confirmed cases, New York is by far the worst coronavirus hot spot in the country, followed by New Jersey, California, Michigan, Florida, Massachusetts and Illinois.

Globally, more than 900,000 people have been infected and more than 46,000 have died.

(Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering)

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Coronavirus by the numbers:

Illinois:

• Total number of presumptive coronavirus cases: 6,980
• People tested: 40,384
• Deaths: 141 (all deaths haven't yet been reported at the county level)
  • 61 in Cook County
  • 11 in DuPage County
  • 7 in Kane County
  • 8 in Will County
  • 2 in Kendall County
  • 2 in McHenry County
  • 2 in St. Clair County
  • 1 in LaSalle County
  • 2 in Lake County
  • 2 in McLean County
  • 1 in Sangamon County
  • 1 in Morgan County

Nationwide:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 206,207
• Deaths: 4,542
• Recovered: 7,141
• Jurisdictions reporting cases: 54 (50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands)

Global:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 921,924
• Deaths: 46,252
• Recovered: 192,964

Tips from the CDC on dealing with coronavirus:

While the best way to prevent illness is to avoid virus exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generally recommends taking these actions to prevent the spread of viruses:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• 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 using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

What to do if you're sick:

Call head if you're planning to visit your doctor:

• If you have a medical appointment, call the health care provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the health care provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

Stay home unless you must see a doctor:

• Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care.
• Avoid public areas: Do not go to work, school, or public areas.
• Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing or taxis.

Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home:

• Stay away from others: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
• Limit contact with pets and animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just as you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus.
• When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick. If you are sick with COVID-19, avoid contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked and sharing food. If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with pets and wear a face mask. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.

Avoid sharing personal household items:

• Do not share: You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home.
• Wash thoroughly after use: After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.

Masks:

• The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. You should only wear a mask if a health care professional recommends it. A face mask should be used by people who have COVID-19 and are showing symptoms. This is to protect others from the risk of getting infected. The use of face masks also is crucial for health workers and other people who are taking care of someone infected with COVID-19 in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).

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