Daily Post / 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 yesterday’s post linked to this one. Thanks.
April 23, 2020 / After the Naperville City Council unanimously voted on April 21 to extend the local state of emergency and disaster in effect until May 19, 2020, today Governor JB Pritzker announced the extension of the Stay Home Order for Illinoisans effective May 1 and through May 30. Along with the continuation of the Stay Home Order, the Governor announced some modest changes to associated restrictions, including animal grooming, golf courses, greenhouses, garden supply and plant nurseries. Also, retail stores designated as non-essential businesses and operations may reopen for phone and online orders, providing curbside pick-up and delivery.
Since January 22, 2020, when Edward Hospital first sent details about this pandemic, a “What You Should Know” post was updated regularly through March 18 until it simply was way too long. Ever since, this website has included COVID-19 daily by the numbers. Without knowing what the next day, even next hour, would present, PN also has connected to www.worldometers.info where simple graphs and other info are easy to follow, even when data seems inconsistent, changing so rapidly during these uncharted times.
Still, advice remains… Wash your hands often, but don’t wash away your commonsense.
Help keep the community safe. Stay home and take in fresh air in your yard whenever possible. Wear a face mask or bandana in public places. Cover coughs and sneezes.
Hold onto hugs for future giving. Keep a 6′ social distance when taking walks to appreciate nature. Enjoy the flowers of spring in every neighbor’s garden. Remember moments of laughter. Sing. 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. Have high hopes the world will be getting back to work soon. —PN
April 23, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM April 23, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases in DuPage County residents are 2,075 (440 outbreak-associated** and 1,635 non-outbreak-associated cases), including 118 deaths
Total Willowbrook long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases 56 (37 residents and 19 staff), including 10 deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11AM April 23, 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 124 new cases of COVID-19 in DuPage County including 12 deaths reported.
Regarding the 440 outbreak-associated cases (including 83 deaths) among DuPage County residents:
• 45 cases (including 10 deaths) are attributed to the Willowbrook long-term care facility (LTCF),
• 341 cases (including 73 deaths) are attributed to 34 additional LTCFs, and
• 54 cases are attributed to 22 outbreaks in other congregate settings and large gatherings.
DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announces 12 additional deaths of persons with
COVID-19 infection reported since yesterday:
• Female resident of a Bloomingdale long-term care facility in her 90s with underlying
conditions,
• Female resident of a Burr Ridge long-term care facility in her 70s with underlying conditions,
• Male resident of a Westmont long-term care facility in his 60s with underlying conditions,
• Male resident of an Elmhurst long-term care facility in his 70s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of an Elmhurst long-term care facility in her 90s with underlying conditions,
• Male resident of a Hinsdale long-term care facility in his 80s with underlying conditions,
• Male resident of a Lombard long-term care facility in his 80s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of a Naperville long-term care facility in her 80s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of a Westmont long-term care facility in her 70s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of an Elmhurst long-term care facility in her 70s with underlying conditions,
• Male resident of a Burr Ridge long-term care facility in his 80s with underlying conditions, and
• Male resident of a Westmont long-term care facility in his 70s 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…
Remember! Always wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds BEFORE preparing any food. Songs to sing? Perennial favorites of “Happy Birthday to you” and the “ABC song” are always good. For more details on washing your hands, here’s the direct link to the CDC’s website: www.cdc.gov/handwashing.
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 23, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 1,826 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 123 deaths in Illinois, bringing the totals to 36,934 and 1,688, respectively. To date, 96 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 1,885 Confirmed / 119 Deaths
Click here for advice from Edward regarding need for hospitalization.
Special thanks to frontline responders and to all individuals working to serve the community every day. Our hearts go out to everyone especially challenged. Jobs are important for all. Connect with community and be grateful to all who serve.
