Twice-Weekly Post / When hundreds of daffodil images standing near the entrance to Edward Hospital began showing the effects of exposure to the elements—and no longer presented the fresh sigh of hopefulness and respect that are deserved by the more than 400 patients who’ve been discharged following treatment for COVID-19— the bright images were removed. PN will continue to use the photo, grateful that deaths are on the decline. Update, 8:45AM July 15, 2020 / Note to date, 413 COVID-19 patients have left Edward.
This page continues to be dedicated to COVID-19 Case Counts* from the DuPage County Health Department, Will County Health Department and Illinois Department of Public Health.
Thanks for following protocols that help keep everybody safe to be free. Keep track of numbers for comparisons. Click here to compare counts to Mon., July 10, 2020. —PN
Posted, June 15, 2020 / Here’s what to expect in Phase 4… With continued decline in the rate of infection in new cases, hospitals have capacity and can quickly adapt for a surge of new cases. Additional measures can be carefully lifted allowing schools and child care programs to reopen with 6′ social distancing policies in place. Restaurants can open with limited capacity and following strict public health procedures, including personal protective equipment for employees. Gatherings with 50 people or fewer will be permitted. Testing is widely available and tracing continues to keep the state on track.
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. Cover coughs and sneezes. Practice 6′ social distancing. Take time to breathe fresh air and absorb Vitamin D outdoors. Stay hydrated, especially during the heat and humidity. Facemasks are to protect others.
Phase 4 Restore Illinois began on June 26, 2020.
Note 3 Ws… Wash hands. Wear facemask. Watch distance.
Ongoing… 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 almost-daily, then twice-weekly counts from DuPage County, Will County and Edward Hospital.
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.
Based on death certificate data, the percentage of deaths attributed to pneumonia, influenza or COVID-19 (PIC) decreased from 6.9% during week 26 to 5.5% during week 27, representing the eleventh week of a declining percentage of deaths due to PIC. The percentage is currently below the epidemic threshold, but could change as more death certificates are processed, particularly for recent weeks. (Source CDC, July 10, 2020)
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 summer 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 and vulnerable individuals.
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. Phase 4 began June 26. We surely miss being free and out on the beat. —PN
July 13, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
*Data are provisional at 11AM July 13, 2020, and subject to change.
July 13, 2020 / Total cases in DuPage County residents are 9,786 cases including 483 deaths. (Since yesterday, 65 new cases of COVID-19 in DuPage County and two new deaths of persons with COVID-19 infection reported.)
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.
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.
Update, July 13, 2020 / Click here to link to Will County Case Counts. 7,340 Confirmed Cases / 326 Deaths Reported
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…
Update: July 13, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported another 883 cases of COVID-19 and an additional 6 deaths in Illinois since yesterday, bringing the totals to 154,799 and 7,193 respectively.
To date, 102 of Illinois’ 102 counties have been impacted, according to IDPH.
What are COVID-19 symptoms?
According to the CDC, reported COVID-19 symptoms range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe illness and likely appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms for the respiratory illness have included fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.
Individuals who develop any of the above-listed symptoms are urged to contact your healthcare provider and stay at home except for medical care.
Add cloth-covering face masks to practice of 6′ social distancing
A face mask became a must-wear inside public places on 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.
Prayers and condolences to the families and caregivers of all individuals battling COVID-19 and ones who have died. Efforts continue with healthcare and community partners to reduce COVID-19 transmission in DuPage County and Will County as well as Illinois, the U.S. and the world.
Click here for advice from Edward regarding need for emergency care.
Prevent COVID-19 and all contagions…
Remember! Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. 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 a good measure.
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 and essential for all. Connect with community and be grateful to all who serve.
Update, 8:45AM July 15, 2020 / Edward Hospital is treating five (5) inpatients with confirmed cases of COVID-19. There were no reported deaths of inpatients with a confirmed case of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours. To date, Edward has had 46 deaths of patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
No inpatients with confirmed cases of COVID-19 were discharged from Edward Hospital over the last 24 hours. Since March 24, 413 patients have been discharged from Edward Hospital following treatment for confirmed cases of COVID-19.
