223 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week

Buffalo Grove IL

20 November, 2020

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BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Like every other municipality in Illinois, the Village of Buffalo Grove has been dealing with its own unique data points regarding the coronavirus. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 1,476 people have contracted COVID-19 in Buffalo Grove since the outbreak began. That is an increase of 223 cases since Nov. 13. For further comparison, there was an increase of 195 cases between Nov. 6-13. The Lake County Health Department reports there have been 30,982 confirmed cases in Lake County. That's an increase of 3,950 cases since Nov. 13. For further comparison, there was an increase of 3,819 cases between Nov. 6-13. In addition, there have been 565 deaths, marking an increase of 24 since Nov. 13. For further comparison, there was also an increase of 12 deaths between Nov. 6-13. Here is a breakdown of Lake County cases by age: Less than 20 (5,041, marking an increase of 588 new cases since Nov. 13)20-29 (5,968 cases, 615 new cases)30-39 (4,470 cases, 514 new cases)40-49 (4,716 cases, 531 new cases)50-59 (4,564 cases, 591 new cases)60-69 (2,825 cases, 373 new cases)70-79 (1,310 cases, 118 new cases)80-89 (806 cases, 61 new cases)90 and older (459 cases, 33 new cases) The Lake County recovery rate from the coronavirus is currently 96.7 percent. Recovered cases are defined as persons with initial positive specimen collection date greater than 42 days who have not expired. The Recovery rate is calculated as the recovered cases divided by the sum of recovered cases and total deceased cases. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 31,002 people have been tested across Buffalo Grove (zip codes 60069, 60089) as of Friday. That's an increase of 2,241 people tested since Nov. 13. For further comparison, there was an increase of 1,971 tests between Nov. 6-13. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, 24 people have died due to COVID-19 in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove since April 6. The latest death was reported on Nov. 11. Here is a breakdown of COVID-19 related deaths in Cook County by date in Buffalo Grove: April 6 — 1April 10 — 1April 14 — 1April 16 — 1April 19 — 2May 4 — 1May 5 — 1May 10 — 1May 17 — 1May 23 — 2June 5 — 1June 6 —1June 11 — 1June 12 — 1June 13 — 1June 28 — 1July 1 — 1Aug. 23 — 1Sept. 29 — 1Oct. 16 — 1Oct. 24 — 1Nov. 11 — 1 According to the medical examiner, the age breakdown for the 24 deaths are: 80+ (13), 70-79 (8) and 60-69 (3). As of Friday, there have been 506 coronavirus-related cases in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. That marks an increase of 45 cases since Nov. 13. For further comparison, there was an increse of 98 cases between Nov. 6-13. That represents a 156 percent change in cases over the last 14 days. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there have been 2,378 confirmed coronavirus cases and 343 deaths in long-term care facilities in Lake County. That marks an increase of 59 cases and one death since Nov. 13. For futher comparison, there was an increase of 44 cases and three deaths between Nov. 6-13. Here is a breakdown of cases and deaths at some of these facilities in Buffalo Grove: Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove — 66 cases, 19 deathsSymphony Buffalo Grove — 99 cases, 10 deaths State health officials on Thursday reported 14,612 new cases of the coronavirus and 168 more deaths from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus. That's the most deaths in a single day since mid-May. The statewide totals now stand at 621,383 infections, 11,178 confirmed deaths and 387 probable deaths. The latest deaths include: Bureau County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 90sChampaign County: 1 male 60s, 1 male 80sChristian County: 1 female 70sCook County: 1 female 30s, 1 male 40s, 1 female 50s, 4 males 50s, 6 males 60s, 6 females 70s, 3 males 70s, 3 females 80s, 3 males 80s, 5 females 90s, 3 males 90sCumberland County: 1 female 90sDeWitt County: 1 female 80sDuPage County: 2 males 60s, 3 females 70s, 2 males 70s, 4 females 80s, 2 males 80s, 1 female 90sEffingham County: 1 male 70s, 1 female 80sGreene County: 1 female 60s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90sJackson County: 1 female 90sKane County: 1 female 50s, 2 males 70s, 4 males 80s, 2 females 90sKankakee County: 1 male 70s, 1 female 80sKendall County: 1 female 70s, 1 male 90sKnox County: 2 females 80sLake County: 2 males 60s, 1 male 70s, 2 females 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s, 2 male 90sLaSalle County: 1 male 70s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s, 1 male 90sLee County: 1 male 70sLivingston County: 1 male 80sMacon County: 3 males 60s, 2 males 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90sMadison County: 1 female 70s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s, 2 females 90s, 1 male 90sMarion County: 1 female 70sMcDonough County: 1 male 70s, 1 male 80sMcHenry County: 1 male 60s, 1 male 70s, 3 females 80s, 3 males 80s, 1 female 90s, 1 male 90sMcLean County: 1 male 60s, 1 male 80sMorgan County; 1 male 80sMoultrie County: 1 male 70sOgle County: 1 female 60s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90sPeoria County: 2 females 90sPerry County: 1 male 80sPike County: 1 female 80sRandolph County: 1 male 80sRock Island County: 1 male 70sSangamon County: 1 male 60s, 2 males 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 female 90s, 1 male 90sSt. Clair County: 1 male 80sStephenson County: 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s, 2 females 90sTazewell County: 1 male 50s, 2 females 60s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80sVermilion County: 1 male 40s, 1 male 60s, 2 females 70sWabash County: 1 female 60s, 1 male 90sWayne County: 1 male 70sWhite County: 1 male 80sWhiteside County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s, 1 female 100+Will County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80sWilliamson County: 1 male 70sWinnebago County: 1 male 50s, 2 males 80sWoodford County: 1 male 90s Hospitalizations continued to rise, jumping 1.4 percent from Wednesday. As of Wednesday night, 6,037 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 across Illinois, including 1,192 in intensive care and 587 on ventilators. The statewide case positivity rate — a rolling, seven-day average — is now 12 percent, 0.1 percentage points higher than the previous day. (That's the number the state has reported since the start of the pandemic and is calculated by dividing total cases detected by total tests performed. Another way to calculate the positivity rate is to divide the number of positive tests by total tests performed. By that calculation, the test positivity rate is 14 percent.) According to Johns Hopkins University, a positivity rate of less than 5 percent is a good measure of whether enough tests are being conducted, and state officials have said a rate higher than 8 percent will trigger new restrictions in a given region. See how your region is doing here. Health officials on Tuesday announced the entire state will move to Tier 3 mitigations on Friday, which means the closing of casinos, theaters, indoor museums, perfoming arts centers and indoor amusement centers. Indoor service at bars and restaurants is prohibited, and retail and grocery stores will operate at 25 percent capacity, with delivery or curbside pickup options encouraged. "The simple fact is that COVID-19 is spreading so quickly and so widely, and our hospitals are beginning to experience real strain, and at the current infection rate, they will be overwhelmed," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. "So whenever possible, we need you to stay home." The United States now has more than 11.6 million confirmed coronavirus infections, and at least 251,445 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. Based on the latest predictions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 276,000 to 298,000 Americans could be dead from the disease by Dec. 12. Globally, more than 56.6 million people have been infected and more than 1.3 million are known to have died. Illinois Patch Local Business Information Center As local and state economies slowly emerge from pandemic lockdowns, it's often hard for customers to know the conditions under which local businesses are open. The business center contains easily accessible and up-to-date information about scores of local businesses, including everything from operating hours to the availability of by-appointment services, quick website links and other contact information. It's free to use and free for businesses to join. Here's what's happening with the coronavirus in Illinois: Entire State Moving To Tier 3: 'This Is Not A Stay-At-Home Order' "Tier 3 boils down to this: if you don't need to do it, don't," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday. IL Patch Survey: Is Coronavirus Changing Your Thanksgiving Plans? Patch wants to know how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your Thanksgiving plans. Pritzker Pauses Winter Sports Season Amid Coronavirus Mitigations The governor's office and Illinois Department of Public Health have declined invites to Thursday's Illinois High School Association meeting. Misty, Emotional Pritzker Still Didn't Address Pandemic Hypocrisy KONKOL COLUMN: Gov. Pritzker deserves empathy over the pain of being apart from family on Thanksgiving, but not a free pass on hypocrisy. Governors Tell Midwesterners To 'Mask Up,' Stay Safe This Winter A recently announced vaccine "doesn't mean that we can let our guard down," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said — we have to survive the winter first. Holiday Events In Chicago: What Is Your Risk Of COVID Exposure? What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party? Homer Glen Adjusts Operations Due To Tier 3 Mitigations Starting Nov. 24, the village hall will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Park District Adjusts Programming Amid Coronavirus Mitigations The Arlington Heights Park Board of Commissioners reserves the right to close any park properties at any time, should it become necessary. Forest Preserve Closing Visitor Centers On Friday All indoor programs are also canceled. Hospitals Cut Back On Elective Surgery Amid Coronavirus Surge "The next couple of months are going to be bad no matter what," Dr. Robert Citronberg warned. "It's just a question of how bad." 35% Of IL Teachers Consider Quitting Due To Coronavirus: Survey Stress and safety concerns amid COVID-19 are aggravating an existing teacher shortage, according to the Illinois Education Association. Keep Thanksgiving Virtual Or Within Own Household In IL: CDC Small gatherings are a big contributor to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, health officials said. Illinois is on a stay-at-home advisory. Illinois Coronavirus Helpline: Illinois officials say a state helpline has been set up to provide emotional support and quick answers to questions about the coronavirus pandemic. Illinoisans can test "TALK" to 55-2020 (or "HABLAR" for Spanish), and within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor. Residents can also text keywords such as "UNEMPLOYMENT," "FOOD" or "SHELTER," to the same number to receive additional information about those topics. Coronavirus by the numbers: Illinois: Total number of coronavirus cases: 621,383Confirmed Deaths: 11,178People tested: 9,472,674Recovered: Illinois does not provide exact numbers of recovered cases, but says the recovery rate is 97 percent. Nationwide: Total number of coronavirus cases: 11,620,037 Deaths: 251,445People tested: 171,908,902Recovered: 4,348,089 Global: Total number of coronavirus cases: 56,655,118Deaths: 1,356,049People tested: No data availableRecovered: 36,334,323 Sources: Johns Hopkins University and IDPH 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: CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.Face mask instructions — sew- and no-sew masks To donate personal protective equipment (PPE), email [email protected]. For health questions about COVID-19, call the state coronavirus hotline at 800-889-3931 or email [email protected].