Above / DuPage County Joint Information Center (JIC) releases daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County Health Department. This report begins March 27, 2020, and will keep track of these numbers from DuPage County for the next week. Last week’s day-to-day post is linked to the bottom of this one. Posts here will run through April 3, 2020, as they are submitted. Then a new weekly post will be started beginning April 4, 2020.
(Click here) for Daily Updates of COVID-19 Case Counts beginning April 4, 2020
April 3, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM April 3, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases in DuPage County residents – (82 outbreak-associated** and 413 nonoutbreak-associated cases, including 17 deaths) – 495
Total Willowbrook long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases (34 residents and 16 staff, including 7 deaths) 50
*Data are provisional as of 11AM April 3, 2020 and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities, workplaces,
schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
Since yesterday, there are 57 new cases of COVID-19 in DuPage County including 4 deaths.
Regarding the 82 outbreak-associated cases (including 11 deaths) among DuPage County residents:
• 42 cases (including 7 deaths) are attributed to the Willowbrook long-term care facility (LTCF),
• 20 cases (including 4 deaths) are attributed to 6 additional LTCFs, and
• 20 cases are attributed to 9 outbreaks in other congregate settings or large gatherings.
DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announces 4 additional deaths of persons with COVID-19
infection reported since yesterday:
• Female resident of a Willowbrook long-term care facility in her 70s with underlying conditions.
• Female resident of a Burr Ridge long-term care facility in her 80s with underlying conditions.
• Male resident of Elmhurst in his 50s with underlying conditions, who had been living in the
community.
• Male resident of Elmhurst in his 70s with underlying conditions, who had been living in the
community.
DCHD expresses our deepest sympathies to the families and caregivers of these individuals. We continue to work closely with our healthcare and community partners to reduce risk of COVID-19 complications and death, especially in our most vulnerable populations.
To view the interactive map of confirmed COVID-19 cases in DuPage County, visit www.dupagehealth.org.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in DuPage County, visit www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.
The City of Naperville south of 87th Street is in Will County.
Click here to link to Will County Case Counts 456 Confirmed / 11 Deaths
April 2, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 12PM April 2, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases in DuPage County residents – (75 outbreak-associated** and 363 nonoutbreak-associated cases, including 13 deaths) – 438
Total Willowbrook long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases (33 residents and 16 staff), including 6 deaths – 49
*Data are provisional as of 12PM April 2, 2020, and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities, workplaces, schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
Regarding the 75 outbreak-associated cases among DuPage County residents, 41 cases are attributed to the Willowbrook long-term care facility (LTCF), 16 cases are attributed to 6 additional LTCFs, and 18 cases are attributed to 8 outbreaks in other congregate settings or large gatherings.
April 1, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 12PM April 1, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases in DuPage County residents – (69 outbreak-associated** and 324 nonoutbreak-associated cases, including 13 deaths) – 393
Total Willowbrook long-term care facility outbreak associated cases
(33 residents and 16 staff), including 6 deaths) – 49
*Data are provisional as of 12PM April 1, 2020, and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities, workplaces, schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
Regarding the 69 outbreak-associated cases among DuPage County residents, 41 cases including 6 deaths are attributed to the Willowbrook long-term care facility (LTCF), 10 cases including 3 deaths are attributed to 3 additional LTCFs, and 18 cases are attributed to 8 outbreaks from other congregate settings or large gatherings.
DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announces three additional deaths of persons with COVID-19 infection reported since yesterday:
• Female resident of a Carol Stream long-term care facility in her 90s with underlying conditions
• Female resident of an Elmhurst long-term care facility in her 70s with underlying conditions
• Female resident of Roselle in her 60s with underlying conditions, who had been living in the community.
DCHD expresses our deepest sympathies to the families and caregivers of these individuals. We continue to work closely with our healthcare and community partners to reduce risk of COVID-19 complications and death, especially in our most vulnerable populations.
In a joint partnership with FEMA, Apple, and the CDC, there is an online tool and iOS app that you can use to help screen for COVID-19. This free online version can be found here: www.apple.com/covid19/ or for free on your iOS device here: apps.apple.com/us/app/id1504132184
Sharing good trusted information in the hands of your community will allow them to make good decisions and will also help with social distancing. Consider sharing with your respective audiences as you see fit.
Stay informed about COVID-19 in your local area by using the links below.
*For DuPage County information, please reference the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) website here: www.dupagehealth.org/covid19
*For Illinois statewide information, please reference the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 website here: www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19
*For Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues, please reference their Coronavirus COVID-19 website here: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
March 31, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 31, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases – DuPage County residents (61 outbreak associated** and 285 non-outbreakassociated cases), including 10 deaths – 346
Total deaths from COVID-19 in DuPage County – 10
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 31, 2020, and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities,
workplaces, schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
Total long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases in Willowbrook 49 cases (33 residents and 16 staff) 6 deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 31, 2020, and subject to change.
In DuPage County since yesterday, there are total of 27 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, including one more death: • A female resident in her 70s with underlying conditions from the Willowbrook long-term care facility.
Regarding the 61 outbreak-associated cases among DuPage County residents, 41 cases are attributed to the Willowbrook long-term care facility (LTCF), 10 cases are attributed to 3 additional LTCFs, and 10 cases are attributed to 6 outbreaks in other congregate settings.
Visit: https://www.dupagehealth.org/ to view the interactive map of confirmed COVID-19 cases in
DuPage County.
Be prepared! In case you have to go to the hospital, consider creating an emergency contact list including family friends, neighbors, carpool drivers, healthcare providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department, and other community resources. Download a free template from FEMA here: www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/133447
March 30, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 30, 2020, and subject to change.
319 (53 outbreak-associated** and 266 non-outbreakassociated cases), including 9 deaths – 319
Total deaths from COVID-19 in DuPage County 9
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 30, 2020, and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities,
workplaces, schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
Total long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases in Willowbrook 49 cases (33 residents and 16 staff) 5 deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 30, 2020 and subject to change.
In DuPage County since yesterday, there are 44 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and two deaths, a female resident of the Willowbrook long-term care facility in her 70s with underlying conditions, and a male in his 60s with underlying conditions who had been living in the community.
Among DuPage County residents, there are now 319 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 9 deaths. To date, these deaths have occurred among patients older than 60 years of age.
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths being reported continues to rise, in part, due to the increase in testing by commercial and hospital laboratories, as well as the spread of the virus in the community.
New DCHD COVID-19 Dashboard / Planned updates daily at 4PM
A new DCHD COVID-19 Dashboard rolled out today that will be updated daily, including a new, interactive COVID-19 case map. The dashboard links data from the DuPage County Health Department into the GIS Data Systems from DuPage County to provide a greater level of understanding into how the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, pandemic is unfolding across our communities. The site will be updated daily at 4PM.
To view the DuPage County COVID-19 Dashboard, visit www.dupagehealth.org/610/DuPage-County-COVID-19-Dashboard.
Remember!
- “Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands.”
- “Avoid close contact with people who are sick.”
- “If you are sick, you should wear a facemask when you are around other people.”
- “If you are not sick, you do not need to wear a facemask.”
—Kevin T. Sur (External Affairs Officer), DuPage County, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
March 29, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 29, 2020, and subject to change.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Case Counts* in DuPage County, 2020
Total cases – DuPage County residents
275 (52 outbreak-associated** and 223 non-outbreakassociated cases), including 7 deaths – 275
Total deaths from COVID-19 in DuPage County 7
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 29, 2020, and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities, workplaces, schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
Total long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases in Willowbrook 49 cases (33 residents and 16 staff) 4 deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 29, 2020, and subject to change.
In DuPage County since yesterday, there are 71 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and one death, a male in his 60s with no underlying conditions. He had been living in the community. Among DuPage County residents, there are now 275 confirmed cases of COVID19, including 7 deaths.
To date, these deaths have occurred among patients older than 60 years of age.
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths being reported continues to rise, in part, due to the
increase in testing by commercial and hospital laboratories, as well as the spread of the virus in the
community.
Across Illinois, the age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years. The number of cases in
DuPage County as well as the most up-to-date information can be found on the DCHD website,
www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.
Link to FEMA HQ News Release on the Presidential Disaster Declaration from March 26, 2020 for Federal emergency aid.
For Illinois statewide information, reference the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 website at www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19
For Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues, reference their Coronavirus COVID-19 website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019.
—Kevin T. Sur (External Affairs Officer), DuPage County, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
March 28, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 28, 2020, and subject to change.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Case Counts* in DuPage County, 2020
Total cases in DuPage County residents
204 (49 outbreak-associated** and 155 non-outbreak-associated cases), including 6 deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11AM March 28, 2020, and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities, workplaces, schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
In DuPage County, there are 5 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since yesterday. Among DuPage County residents, there are now 204 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 6 deaths.
To date, these deaths have occurred among patients older than 60 years of age.
DCHD reminds everyone that nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care facilities have the highest risk populations due to their age and underlying medical conditions.
DCHD continues to discourage testing for individuals who are mildly or not sick at all. If you are
sick, please stay home except to get medical care.
Across Illinois, the age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years. The number of cases in
DuPage County as well as the most up-to-date information can be found on the DCHD website,
www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths being reported continues to rise, in part, due to the increase in testing by commercial and hospital laboratories, as well as the spread of the virus in the community. Because testing is becoming more available in these labs, IDPH will prioritize testing for our most severely ill and at-risk populations, such as hospitalized patients with severe acute lower respiratory illness and those who live and work in nursing homes and other congregate facilities.
P.S. We have some rather ugly weather inbound to our area today. Following our trusted partner National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago as well as our social media accounts (urls listed below) for the best/timely safety information that you can share w/ your audiences and communities.
Here’s a direct link to NWS Chicago and their current situational report, enhanced hazardous weather outlook, etc.: https://www.weather.gov/lot/severethreatwedmarch28
I know many of you have been working around the clock to support this ongoing effort. Please take a few moments for yourself as this Coronavirus/COVID19 thing is not a sprint. Throughout this marathon, we must all continue to be healthy to serve the public who invests so much trust in our work.
—Kevin T. Sur (External Affairs Officer), DuPage County, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
March 27, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11:20AM March 27, 2020, and subject to change.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Case Counts* in DuPage County, 2020
Total cases in DuPage County residents
199 (46 outbreak-associated** and 153 non-outbreak-associated cases), including 6 deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11:20AM March 27, 2020, and subject to change.
**Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting (e.g., long-term care facilities, workplaces, schools) or large gathering (e.g., convention, concert).
In DuPage County, there are 17 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since yesterday. In DuPage County, there are now 199 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 6 deaths. To date, these deaths have occurred among patients older than 60 years of age.
Death in a patient with lab-confirmation that COVID-19 infection was present is considered as a COVID-19-related death, as the COVID-19 infection could have contributed to their death irrespective of their underlying health conditions. DCHD reminds everyone that nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care facilities have the highest risk populations due to their age and underlying medical conditions.
DCHD continues to discourage testing for individuals who are mildly or not sick at all. If you are sick, please stay home except to get medical care.
Across Illinois, the age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years. The number of cases in DuPage County as well as the most up-to-date information can be found on the DCHD website, www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths being reported continues to rise, in part, due to the increase in testing by commercial and hospital laboratories, as well as the spread of the virus in the community. Because testing is becoming more available in these labs, IDPH will prioritize testing for our most severely ill and at-risk populations, such as hospitalized patients with severe acute lower respiratory illness and those who live and work in nursing homes and other congregate facilities.
Submitted by Kevin Sur, External Affairs Officer, DuPage County Joint Information Center (JIC)
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