Daily Post / Note 332 hopeful “daffodils” planted at Edward Hospital daily are growing in numbers, indicating the number of COVID-19 patients that have gone home. This page is dedicated to COVID-19 Case Counts* from the DuPage County Health Department, Will County Health Department and Illinois Department of Public Health. Almost-daily reports, usually posted late in the afternoon, will keep track of numbers for comparisons. Click here to compare to May 27-28, 2020.
Updated Counts, 7:30PM Sun., May 31, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020 / Phase 3 permits outdoor seating and dining spaces. Guidelines for restaurants and retail businesses are in place. Thanks for following protocols to help protect others.
Stay tuned and stay in touch with elected officials who represent voters in Springfield. Patience and perseverance are appreciated as recommended protocols in public places are advocated. Wash hands thoroughly and often. Practice 6′ social distancing. Take time to breathe fresh air and absorb Vitamin D outdoors. Facemasks are to protect others.
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 has been required 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 to share smiles and 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.
Practice safety measures and continue vigilance. Have high hopes that the whole wide world will be getting back to full-time and part-time work soon. We surely miss being free and out on the beat. —PN
May 29-31, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional as of 11AM May 29-31, 2020, and subject to change.
May 29-31 / Total cases in DuPage County residents on May 29, 2020, are 7,564 cases including 362 deaths compared to May 30, 2020, 7,640 cases and 366 deaths compared to May 31, 2020, 7,717 cases and 371 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.
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.
The City of Naperville south of 87th Street is in Will County.
May 29-31, 2020 / Click here to link to Will County Case Counts. Compare 5,459 Confirmed Cases / 269 Deaths Reported May 29 to 5,510 Confirmed Cases / 273 Deaths Reported May 30 to Confirmed Cases 5,566 to 276 Deaths Reported May 31.
For Illinois statewide information, reference the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 website at www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19.
Then there’s Illinois with 102 counties
May 29, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 1,622 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 86 deaths in Illinois, bringing the totals to 117,455 and 5,270 respectively. To date, 100 of Illinois’ 102 counties have been impacted, according to IDPH.
Compare counts to…
May 30, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 1,462 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 60 deaths in Illinois, bringing the totals to 118,917 and 5,330 respectively. To date, 101 of Illinois’ 102 counties have been impacted, according to IDPH.
Compare counts to…
May 31, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 1,343 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 60 deaths in Illinois, bringing the totals to 120,260 and 5,390 respectively. To date, 101 of Illinois’ 102 counties have been impacted, according to IDPH.
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
For Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues, reference their Coronavirus COVID-19 website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
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 emergency care.
Illinois Testing Sites
Click here for an Illinois Testing sight near you…
Call 4 Calm (mental health support / free help 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.
Update, May 29, 2020 (No report over the weekend) / Edward Hospital is treating 31 inpatients with confirmed cases of COVID-19. On May 29, the hospital reported no deaths of an inpatient with a confirmed case of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours. To date, Edward has had 39 deaths of patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Three inpatients with confirmed cases of COVID-19 were discharged from Edward Hospital over the last 24 hours. Since March 24, 332 patients have been discharged from Edward Hospital following treatment for confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Update, June 1, 2020 (Also will be included in June 1 counts when posted this afternoon) / Edward Hospital is treating 29 inpatients with confirmed cases of COVID-19. There was one reported death of an inpatient with a confirmed case of COVID-19 over the last 72 hours – a male in his 80s from DuPage County. Edward has had 40 deaths of patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
One inpatient with a confirmed case of COVID-19 was discharged from Edward Hospital over the last 24 hours. Since March 24, 336 patients have been discharged from Edward Hospital following treatment for confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Daffodil images, now at 336, 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. Cheers to staying safe to be free. Thank you.
