Daily Post / On May 8, 2020, PN began using the hopeful “daffodils” planted at Edward Hospital as its cover for this daily post instead of the image of the prickly spherical coronavirus. 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 11, 2020 / Governor JB Pritzker announced on April 23, 2020, the extension of the Stay Home Order for Illinoisans effective May 1. 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 through May 29.
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 the next hour, will present, PN continues to connect to www.worldometers.info where simple graphs and other data are easy to follow, country by country, even when data and models seem inconsistent, changing 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.
Support local businesses whenever possible. Many businesses and restaurants have personal service with curbside pickup, but without personal touch. For good health and prevention, take care of all personal health conditions and dental hygiene, too.
Be safe and continue vigilance. Have high hopes the world will be getting back to work soon. —PN
Daffodil images planted along Washington Street near Edward Hospital are bright signs of hope. Known for symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, here the spring flower stands also to represent many cornonavirus patients that have gone home for recovery, thanks to special care from frontline providers and everyone’s practicing safe protocol. Stay safe to be free. Thanks to all!
May 11, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM May 11, 2020, and subject to change.
Total cases in DuPage County residents are 4,770 including 252 deaths
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.
A face mask became 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 11, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 1,266 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 54 deaths in Illinois, bringing the totals to 79,007 and 3,459 respectively. To date, 98 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.
May 11, 2020 / Click here to link to Will County Case Counts 3,801 Confirmed Cases / 202 Deaths
Condolences to the families and caregivers of these individuals. Efforts continue with healthcare and community partners to reduce COVID-19 transmission in DuPage County and Will County.
Click here for advice from Edward regarding need for hospitalization.
Illinois Testing Sites
Click here for an Illinois Testing sight near you…
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.
