Illinois announces 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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Public Health Officials Announce 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,465 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 additional deaths. 

– Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 7 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females 70s, 10 males 70s, 3 females 80s, 6 males 80s, 4 females 90s, 2 males 90s

– DuPage County: 1 male 60s, 3 males 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s
– Kane County: 2 males 70s
– Kankakee County: 1 male 50s
– Lake County: 1 male 50s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 90s, 1 male 90s
– Rock Island County: 1 female 60s
– St. Clair County: 1 male 50s
– Will County: 1 female 60s, 1 male 60s, 2 males 70s, 1 female 90s, 1 male 90s

Fulton and Greene counties are now reporting a case.  Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 17,887 cases, including 596 deaths, in 83 counties in Illinois.  The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. 

For all personal protective equipment (PPE) donations, email [email protected].  For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email [email protected].  

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