Kendall County Coronavirus Update: 85 Total Cases; 23 Recoveries

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — The Kendall County Health Department updated its coronavirus numbers on late Wednesday evening, stating that there are now a total of 85 confirmed cases and 23 confirmed recoveries. This represents a jump of 19 cases from the previous day's count, but also a significant increase in the total number of recoveries. The coronavirus-related death toll in the county remains at two.

As of the morning of April 9, there 15,078 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois and 432,579 cases in the U.S.

As the coronavirus crisis continues, many Americans are finding that even basic activities like going to the grocery store has become a harrowing ordeal. This is especially true for the groups most vulnerable to infection - the elderly and those with underlying health problems. To keep as safe as possible while shopping, the county health department recommends taking the following steps:

• Avoid a direct hand-off. Arrange to have the items delivered to your doorstep or a place nearby instead.

• Pay electronically. One benefit of ordering deliveries online or via an app is that you don’t have to hand the delivery person money.

• Order earlier than you usually do. You may find that in the midst of higher demand you have to wait longer, be prepared.

• When shopping inside a store choose less crowded shopping times to ensure social distancing between yourself and all others in the store.
  
• Allow enough time for your shopping, be patient with others, and avoid crowded isles.

The county health department also continues to urge people to stay home whenever possible and avoid social gatherings, even for the Easter holiday. Regularly washing hands and sanitizing high-use surfaces is also an effective means of protecting one's self, as is wearing a face mask in public where social distancing is difficult.

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