Kendall County Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1,000: Health Officials

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — The total number of coronavirus cases in Kendall County have now surpassed 1000, according to public health data. The Kendall County Health Department said in a release Monday that there are 1,001 cases with 695 in recovery.

The total number of deaths is 23, with the most recent one reported Friday, of a male in his 30s who suffered from additional health complexities, county health officials said.

With July Fourth weekend around the corner, the Kendall County Health Department offers suggestions for those wanting to travel.

• Utilize online reservation and check-in, mobile room key, and contactless payment
• Check the hotel’s COVID-19 prevention practices before you go
• Ensure all staff are wearing cloth face coverings at work
• Look for prevention practices being implemented by the hotel, such as plexiglass barriers at check-in counters, and physical distancing signs in the lobby
• Ask about cleaning and disinfecting or removing frequently touched surfaces and items (such as pens, room keys, tables, phones, doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, water fountains, ATMs/card payment stations, business center computers and printers, ice/vending machines, and remote controls)
• Wear a cloth face covering in the lobby or other common areas
• Do not share elevator with anyone outside your household
• Consider taking the stairs
• Minimize use of areas that may lead to close contact (within 6 feet) with other people

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