14 New Coronavirus Cases This Week in Deerfield

Deerfield IL

18 September, 2020

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DEERFIELD, IL — Like every other municipality in Illinois, the Village of Deerfield has been dealing with its own unique data points regarding the coronavirus. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 341 people have contracted COVID-19 in Deerfield since the outbreak began. That's an increase of 14 cases since Sept. 11. For further comparison, there was an increase of 20 cases between Sept. 4-11. The Lake County Health Department reports there have been 16,051 confirmed cases in Lake County. That's an increase of 459 cases since Sept. 11. For further comparison, there was an increase of 820 cases between Sept. 4-11. In addition, there have been 460 deaths, marking an increase of five since Sept. 11. For further comparison, there was also an increase of five deaths between Sept. 4-11.Here is a breakdown of Lake County cases by age: Less than 20 (2,550 cases for an increase of 143 since Sept. 11, compared to 229 between Sept. 4-11)20-29 (3,224 cases for an increase of 112, compared to 200)30-39 (2,252 cases for an increase of 52, compared to 94)40-49 (2,448 for an increase of 51, compared to 117)50-59 (2,266 for an increase of 60, compared to 95)60-69 (1,390 for an increase of 17, compared to 59)70-79 (723 for an increase of seven, compared to 19)80-89 (515 for an increase of six, compared to nine)90 and older (305 for an increase of two, compared to five) The Lake County recovery rate from the coronavirus is currently 96.1 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 8,169 people have been tested across Deerfield (zip code 60015) as of Friday. That number represents an increase of 391 tests since Sept. 11. For further comparison, there was an increase of 528 tests between Sept. 4-11. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, 10 people have died due to COVID-19 in the Cook County portion of Deerfield since April 6. The last death was on July 22. Here is a breakdown of COVID-19 related deaths by date in Deerfield: April 6 — 1April 13 — 1April 18 — 1April 29 — 1May 12 — 1May 19 — 2May 28 — 1June 9 — 1July 22 — 1 According to the medical examiner, the age breakdown for the 10 deaths are: 80+ (3), 70-79 (4), 60-69 (2) and 40-49 (1). In addition, 7 of the deceased were females and 2 was male. As of Friday, there have been 20 coronavirus-related cases in the Cook County portion of Deerfield, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there have been 2,083 confirmed coronavirus cases in long-term care facilities in Lake County. There have been 328 deaths in these facilities. Here is a breakdown of cases and deaths at some of these facilities in Deerfield: Whitehall of Deerfield — 67 cases, 3 deaths These numbers include both residents and employees of the long-term care facilities. State health officials on Thursday announced 2,056 new cases of the coronavirus and 25 additional deaths from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus. The statewide totals now stand at 268,207 confirmed infections and 8,392 known deaths. Another 2,095 probable cases and 232 probable deaths are not included in the official totals. The latest deaths include: Cook County: 1male 70sDeKalb County: 1 male 30sDuPage County: 1 male 30sGreen County: 1 male 90sKane County: 1 female 90sKankakee County: 2 males 80s, 1 female 90sLawrence County: 1 female 90sMadison County: 1 male 50s, 2 males 80s, 1 female 90sMcLean County: 1 female 80sRandolph County: 1 male 70sSangamon County: 1 male 50s, 1 female 60sShelby County: 1 male 70sTazewell County: 1 male 60sWill County: 1 female 80sWilliamson County: 1 female 60s, 1 female 80s, 1 female 90sWinnebago County: 1 male 90sWoodford County: 1 male 90s As of Wednesday night, 1,588 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 across the state, including 359 in intensive care and 144 on ventilators, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. All three of those numbers have been on the rise in recent days. Thirty counties remain at a "warning level" for a surge in cases, health officials said Friday. They include: Bond, Bureau, Cass, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, DeKalb, DuPage, Effingham, Greene, Grundy, Hancock, Henderson, Jackson, Jasper, Jersey, Lawrence, Madison, McLean, Monroe, Morgan, Pulaski, Schuyler, Shelby, Stark, St. Clair, Tazewell, Vermilion, Washington and Williamson counties. See how your region is doing here. The statewide positive-test rate is currently 3.6 percent. The number is a rolling, seven-day average and represents a decrease of one tenth of a percentage point from Wednesday. In the past 24 hours, labs in Illinois have processed 57,800 coronavirus tests, for a total of more than 4.9 million since the pandemic began. 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. The United States now has more than 6.6 million confirmed coronavirus infections, and at least 197,223 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. Based on the latest predictions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 205,000 to 217,000 Americans could be dead from the disease by Oct. 3. Globally, more than 29.9 million people have been infected and 942,631 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. 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Plainfield Parents, Students Rally For In-Person Classes The group gathered along Lincoln Highway, outside the Plainfield School District 202 headquarters on Monday. Florida Removed From Chicago's Emergency Travel Quarantine List Chicago public health officials recommend avoiding travel to Wisconsin, but don't add state to quarantine list, yet. Glencoe Cafe Staff Take Two Coronavirus Tests Before Reopening The owners of Hometown Coffee & Juice — set to reopen Thursday — arranged for tests for all their workers in response to a positive result. With Ridership Down, Metra Looking At Bleak Financial Forecast Metra is launching a $1 million ad campaign in an effort to convince commuters to start riding trains again. 50,000 Counterfeit N95 Masks Seized At O'Hare Airport The masks were being shipped from China to a company in Manalapan, New Jersey. Could A Restaurant Collapse Be Coming In Chicago? A restaurant collapse is on the horizon in Chicago, according to owners who just can't scrape by any longer. Salvation Army Launches 'Rescue Christmas' Ahead Of Holidays The Salvation Army announces first-ever change to the annual Red Kettle fundraising with 'Rescue Christmas.' 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: 268,207Deaths: 8,392People tested: 4,920,938Recovered: Illinois does not provide exact numbers of recovered cases, but says the recovery rate is 96 percent. Nationwide: Total number of coronavirus cases: 6,649,458Deaths: 197,223People tested: 90,710,730Recovered: 2,525,573 Global: Total number of coronavirus cases: 29,960,718Deaths: 942,631People tested: No data availableRecovered: 20,362,794 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].