5 New Deaths, 225 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights IL

21 January, 2021

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Like every other municipality in Illinois, Arlington Heights has been dealing with its own unique data points regarding the coronavirus. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, 111 people have died due to COVID-19 in Arlington Heights since April 8. That marks five new deaths since our last report on Jan. 14. For further comparison, there was one additional death between Jan. 7-14. The most deaths in a single day since the start of the outbreak was six on May 23. As of Thursday, there have been 5,113 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. That marks an increase of 225 cases since Jan. 14. For further comparison, there was an increase of 265 cases between Jan. 7-14. These numbers indicate a +27.2 percent change in confirmed cases over the last 14 days. (Cook County Department of Public Health) In addition, 143,502 people have been tested across zip codes 60004, 60005, 60006, 6008 and 60056 (Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and Mount Prospect) according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. That marks an increase of 6,179 tests since Jan. 14. For further comparison, there was an increase of 5,229 tests between Jan. 7-14. Here is a breakdown of COVID-19 related deaths by date in Arlington Heights: 2020 APRIL — 4 TOTAL 4/8 (1), 4/19 (1), 4/23 (1), 4/29 (1) MAY — 22 TOTAL 5/4 (1), 5/7 (1), 5/8 (1), 5/9 (1), 5/12 (1), 5/13 (3), 5/14 (2), 5/20 (1), 5/22 (1), 5/23 (6), 5/24 (1), 5/26 (1) 5/27 (1), 5/28 (1) JUNE — 7 TOTAL 6/4 (1), 6/6 (2), 6/7 (1), 6/9 (2), 6/25 (1) JULY — 2 TOTAL 7/4 (1), 7/10 (2) AUGUST — NONE SEPTEMBER —3 TOTAL 9/12 (1), 9/18 (1), 9/22 (1) OCTOBER — 8 TOTAL 10/5 (1), 10/21 (2), 10/25 (1), 10/26 (2), 10/29 (2) NOVEMBER — 22 TOTAL 11/6 (2), 11/7 (1), 11/8 (3), 11/9 (1), 11/13 (1), 11/15 (2), 11/18 (2), 11/20 (2), 11/21 (1), 11/23 (1), 11/25 (1), 11/26 (1), 11/27 (2), 11/28 (1), 11/30 (1) DECEMBER — 33 TOTAL 12/2 (1), 12/3 (1), 12/4 (3), 12/5 (3), 12/6 (3), 12/7 (1), 12/8 (4), 12/9 (1), 12/10 (2), 12/13 (2), 12/15 (1), 12/16 (1), 12/17 (2), 12/18 (3), 12/21 (2), 12/25 (1), 12/28 (1), 12/31 (1) 2021 JANUARY — 10 TOTAL 1/2 (1), 1/3 (1), 1/5 (1), 1/6 (1), 1/10 (1), 1/14 (1), 1/17 (1), 1/18 (2), 1/20 (1) According to the medical examiner, the age breakdown for the 111 deaths is: 80+ (76), 70-79 (24) 60-69 (6), 50-59 (4) and 40-49 (1). Cook County's COVID-19 Restrictions Caused By Lack Of Empty Beds As of Thursday, the Cook County Department of Health is reporting 195,707 confirmed cases and 3,657 deaths since the pandemic began. That marks an increase of 6,387 cases and 102 deaths since Patch's last update on Jan. 14. For further comparison, there was an increase of 7,964 cases and 116 deaths between Jan. 7-14. These numbers include all confirmed and probable cases under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Department of Public Health (excludes Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, and Stickney Township). The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 22,699 confirmed cases in Cook County long-term facilities and 3,176 deaths. That marks an increase of 717 cases and 79 deaths since Jan. 14. For comparison, there was an increase of 555 cases and 86 deaths between Jan. 7-14. In the past, the IDPH has twice temporarily removed some cases and deaths since Patch has been tracking these numbers, before including them back in at a later date. Here is a breakdown of cases and deaths at some of these facilities in Arlington Heights: Manor Care at Arlington Heights — 27 cases, 2 deaths (closed), 12 cases, 7 deaths (open)The Mooring of Arlington Heights —3 cases, 0 deathsThe Reserve at Arlington Heights — 13 cases, 1 deathWaverly Inn Memory Care Community — 18 cases, 8 deaths These numbers include both residents and employees of the long-term care facilities. Stay Patched In! Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest Arlington Heights newsCheck out the Events Calendar for what's going on in Arlington HeightsLike our Crime page on FacebookPatch Mobile: Get app for iPhone and Android