Coronavirus In Lake County: 2 More Deaths, 31 New Cases

LAKE COUNTY, IL — The Lake County Health Department reports 31 new cases and two new deaths from the coronavirus since Saturday. According to a news release from the health department, the two most recent deaths are two men in their 60s, and both had underlying health conditions. As of Monday afternoon, 325 Lake County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and five people have died, the health department said.

The health department is monitoring clusters of cases at 10 long-term care facilities in Lake County, the press release said. These 10 facilities have a combined total of 36 positive COVID-19 cases.

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"We are closely monitoring the clusters of cases at long-term care facilities," Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister said in a statement. "We have been in close communication with them, providing recommendations and assuring they have adequate personal protection equipment. It is imperative that staff members at these facilities, and every essential employee stay home if they feel ill or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19."

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The first confirmed coronavirus death in the county was a man in his 50s who died Tuesday evening at one of the five hospitals in the county, according to Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper.

The health department said anyone needing help finding food, shelter, rent or utility assistance, or other essential services, call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 to speak with someone who can help 24/7.

To get general information on the coronavirus via text message, text “COVID19” to 211211.

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