Daily Post / DuPage County Joint Information Center (JIC) releases daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County Health Department. Other info is retrieved from Will County and Illinois Department of Public Health. Daily reports, usually posted late in the afternoon, will keep track of numbers for comparisons with yesterday’s post linked to this one. Thanks.
May 5, 2020 / Governor JB Pritzker announced on April 23, 2020, the extension of the Stay Home Order for Illinoisans effective May 1 and through May 30, 2020. Along with the continuation of the Stay-at-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/or delivery.
Order to wear face masks inside public places began May 1, 2020.
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 and models seem inconsistent, changing so rapidly during these uncharted times.
Still, advice remains… Wash your hands often, but don’t wash away your common sense.
Help keep the community safe. Stay home and take in fresh air in your yard whenever possible. Since May 1, a face mask or bandana must be warn inside public places. Continue covering 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. Have high hopes the world will be getting back to work soon. —PN
May 5, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM May 5, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases in DuPage County residents are 3,922 (764 outbreak-associated** and 3,158 nonoutbreak-associated cases), including 206 deaths
Total Willowbrook long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases 58 (39 residents and 19 staff), including 11 deaths
*Data are provisional as of 11AM May 5, 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 (May 4), 179 new cases of COVID-19 in DuPage County including nine deaths reported.
Regarding the 764 outbreak-associated cases (including 149 deaths) among DuPage County residents:
• 47 cases (including 11 deaths) are attributed to the Willowbrook long-term care facility (LTCF)
• 638 cases (including 138 deaths) are attributed to 59 additional LTCFs, and
• 79 cases are attributed to 31 outbreaks in other congregate settings and large gatherings.
DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announces nine additional deaths of persons with COVID-19 infection reported since yesterday:
• Male resident of DuPage County in his 50s who had been living in the community,
• Female resident of a Naperville long-term care facility in her 90s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of a Bloomingdale long-term care facility in her 90s with underlying
conditions,
• Female resident of an Oak Brook long-term care facility in her 90s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of a Bloomingdale long-term care facility in her 90s with underlying
conditions,
• Male resident of a Westmont long-term care facility in his 70s with underlying conditions,
• Female resident of a Bloomingdale long-term care facility in her 80s with underlying
conditions,
• Female resident of a Burr Ridge long-term care facility in her 80s with underlying conditions,
and
• Male resident of DuPage County in his 80s with underlying conditions who had been living in the community
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.
Additional Link! To view the DuPage County COVID-19 Dashboard, visit www.dupagehealth.org. In addition to the data dashboard, information is provided about COVID-19 cases and deaths among DuPage County residents by race, ethnicity, and severity.
Additional Link! Naperville-area Dashboard / To better monitor the status of the virus in our area and its impact on our community, the City also has published a dashboard with Naperville-area COVID-19 information at www.naperville.il.us/coronavirus-resources.
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 hands, visit the CDC’s website: www.cdc.gov/handwashing.
Add cloth-covering face masks to practice of 6′ social distancing
The State of Illinois and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have 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.
Make your own face mask, a must-wear inside public places beginning May 1
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.
May 5, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 2,122 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 176 deaths in Illinois, bringing the totals to 65,962 and 2,838 respectively. To date, 97 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 3,150 Confirmed / 178 Deaths
Click here for advice from Edward regarding need for hospitalization.
Call 4 Calm (mental health support / free service)
Individuals struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic who need emotional support, can text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources. Land line users can call (217) 545-5100 for assistance.
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.
