Above / DuPage County Joint Information Center (JIC) releases daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County Health Department. This daily report will keep track of numbers for comparisons with previous posts linked to this one. From now on, look for daily posts instead of weekly tallies. Thanks.
How long will folks stay the course with interest in daily updates?
Still, advice remains… Wash your hands often, but don’t wash away your commonsense.
Help keep the community safe. Stay home whenever possible. Wear a face mask or bandana. Cover coughs and sneezes.
Hold onto hugs for future giving. Keep a 6′ social distance. Take walks and appreciate the flowers of spring in every neighbor’s garden. Smile at today’s snowflakes. Remember moments of laughter. Call family and friends. Have faith, hope and charity to fulfill unmet needs of less fortunate.
Be safe and continue vigilance as signs indicate the curve of infections is flattening.
April 14, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM April 14, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases in DuPage County residents 1,313 (207 outbreak-associated** and 1,106 nonoutbreak-associated cases), including 60 deaths
Total Willowbrook long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases 54 (35 residents and 19 staff), including 10
deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11AM April 14, 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 89 new cases of COVID-19 in DuPage County including six (6) deaths reported.
Regarding the 207 outbreak-associated cases (including 36 deaths) among DuPage County residents:
• 43 cases (including 10 deaths) are attributed to the Willowbrook long-term care facility (LTCF),
• 129 cases (including 26 deaths) are attributed to 22 additional LTCFs, and
• 35 cases are attributed to 14 outbreaks in other congregate settings and large gatherings.
DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announces six additional deaths of persons with COVID19 infection reported since yesterday:
• Male resident of a Westmont long-term care facility in his 70s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of a Carol Stream long-term care facility in her 80s with underlying conditions,
• Male resident of an Elmhurst long-term care facility in his 90s with underlying conditions,
• Male resident of a Naperville long-term care facility in his 70s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of a Lombard long-term care facility in her 80s with underlying conditions, and
• Female resident of a Willowbrook long-term care facility in her 80s with underlying conditions.
DCHD offers our condolences to the families and caregivers of these individuals. We remain committed to address the unfortunate loss of life related to COVID-19. Our efforts continue with healthcare and community partners to reduce COVID-19 transmission in DuPage County.
DuPage County Board & COVID-19 Media Staff Notes…
April 14, 2020 / Under leadership of County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, the DuPage County Board on Tuesday approved two resolutions that would provide funding to two local homeless shelters in response to their COVID-19 efforts.
The Board voted to provide $50,000 to DuPage Pads and $35,000 to the Hope House of the Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet. The threat of COVID-19 caused DuPage Pads and Hope House to close their congregate sites for homeless clients and provide them with hotel rooms and food, resulting in additional expenses.
Funding for these projects was already included in the County’s FY2020 budget, which included $1 million for the Human Services Grant Fund. DuPage County created this fund to partner with local agencies to provide human service programs to County residents. (Submitted by Evan Shields for DCB)
Update, April 14, 2020 / DuPage County has collected more than 165,000 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) varying from N95 masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, and other critical items since March 26.
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM) has championed the coordinated donation efforts specifically for Personal Protective Equipment for front line first responders and medical professionals in DuPage County. OHSEM has received a total of 15 pallets of PPE from private businesses, community groups, schools, universities, faith-based organizations, and private citizens and families. Materials have been distributed to local police, fire, and medical agencies.
DuPage County continues to accept donations with a greater need for N95 masks, surgical gowns, goggles, and face shields. To donate unused PPE, which must be in the original manufacturer’s packaging, visit www.protectdupage.org and complete the PPE Donations Offer Form. If you have questions about the donation process, email eoc.logistics@dupageco.org. (Submitted by Evan Shields for DCB)
Remember! Always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds BEFORE preparing any food. Songs to sing? Well, the perennial favorites of “Happy Birthday to you” and the “ABC song” are always good, but my personal favorite? The chorus to “Hotel California” by the Eagles. For more details and info on washing your hands, here’s the direct link to the CDC’s website: www.cdc.gov/handwashing.
Here’s a direct link for the CDC’s trusted Coronavirus/COVID-19 prevention techniques: www.cdc.gov.
Add cloth-covering facemasks to practice of 6′ social distancing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made the recommendation to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus when in public, the use of clothcovering facemasks by the general public while maintaining 6 feet of social distancing. The recommended cloth facemasks are NOT the N95 masks which should still be reserved for first responders and medical workers who have direct contact with coronavirus patients.
Visit CDC for more information: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019
Stay informed about COVID-19 in DuPage County & beyond
For DuPage County information, reference the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) website at www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.
To view the interactive map of confirmed COVID-19 cases in DuPage County, visit www.dupagehealth.org.
For Illinois statewide information, reference the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 website at www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19.
Today, April 14, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 1,222 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 74 deaths in Illinois, bringing the totals to 23,247 and 868, respectively. To date, 87 of Illinois’ 102 counties have been impacted, according to IDPH.
For Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues, reference their Coronavirus COVID-19 website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
The City of Naperville south of 87th Street is in Will County.
Click here to link to Will County Case Counts 1,350 Confirmed / 77 Deaths
Click here to view previous tallies.
Click here for advice from Edward regarding need for hospitalization.
