535 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Buffalo Grove Since Outbreak
BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Like every other municipality in Illinois, the Village of Buffalo Grove has been dealing with its own unique data points regarding the coronavirus. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 535 people have contracted COVID-19 in Buffalo Grove since the outbreak began. That is an increase of 21 cases since Aug. 7. For further comparison, there was an increase of 18 cases between July 31-Aug. 7.
The Lake County Health Department reports there have been 13,044 confirmed cases in Lake County. That's an increase of 560 cases since Aug. 7. For further comparison, there was an increase of 716 cases between July 31-Aug. 7. In addition, there have been 432 deaths, marking an increase of five since Aug. 7. For further comparison, there was no increase in deaths between July 31-Aug. 7.
Here is a breakdown of Lake County cases by age:
Less than 20 (1,721 cases for an increase of 146 since Aug. 7)
20-29 (2,504 cases for an increase of 116)
30-39 (1,915 for an increase of 75)
40-49 (2,065 for an increase of 74)
50-59 (1,904 for an increase of 71)
60-69 (1,212 for an increase of 41)
70-79 (630 for an increase of 20)
80-89 (463 for an increase of 14)
90 and older (286 for an increase of five)
The Lake County recovery rate from the coronavirus is currently 95.4 percent. Recovered cases are defined as persons with initial positive specimen collection date greater than 42 days who have not expired. The Recovery rate is calculated as the recovered cases divided by the sum of recovered cases and total deceased cases.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 11,596 people have been tested across Buffalo Grove (zip codes 60069, 60089) as of Friday. That's an increase of 1,059 people tested since Aug. 7. For further comparison, there was an increase of 993 tests between July 31-Aug. 7.
According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, 19 people have died due to COVID-19 in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove since April 6. The last death was on July 1.
Here is a breakdown of COVID-19 related deaths by date in Buffalo Grove:
April 6 — 1
April 10 — 1
April 14 — 1
April 16 — 1
April 19 — 2
May 4 — 1
May 5 — 1
May 10 — 1
May 17 — 1
May 23 — 2
June 5 — 1
June 6 —1
June 11 — 1
June 12 — 1
June 13 — 1
June 28 — 1
July 1 — 1
According to the medical examiner, the age breakdown for the 19 deaths are: 80+ (11), 70-79 (6) and 60-69 (2). In addition, 16 of the deceased were females and six were male.
As of Friday, there have been 158 coronavirus-related cases in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. That marks an increase of seven cases since Aug. 7.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there have been 2,284 2016 confirmed coronavirus cases in long-term care facilities in Lake County. That marks an increase of 268 cases since Aug. 7. There have been 347 deaths in these facilities. That marks an increase of 40 deaths since Aug. 7.
Here is a breakdown of cases and deaths at some of these facilities in Buffalo Grove:
Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove — 66 cases, 19 deaths
Symphony Buffalo Grove — 97 cases, 10 deaths
These numbers include both residents and employees of the long-term care facilities.
For the third time since May, state health officials announced more than 2,000 new cases of the coronavirus on a single day. The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that 2,264 more Illinoisans had tested positive for the coronavirus, and 25 more people have died from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus. The statewide totals now stand at 202,691 confirmed infections and 7,721 known deaths. Another 1,332 probable cases and 211 probable deaths are not included in the official totals.
The latest deaths include:
Bureau County: 1 female 80s
Cook County: 1 female 30s, 2 males 50s, 2 males 60s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s
DeKalb County: 1 female 60s
DuPage County: 1 male 50s, 1 female 90
Iroquois County: 1 female 50s
Madison County: 2 females 60s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 female 90s, 1 male 90s
Morgan County: 2 females 80s, 1 male 80s
Sangamon County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 90s
Will County: 1 female 90s
As of Thursday night, 1,612 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 across the state. Of those, 345 were in intensive care and 126 were on ventilators, according to the state health department.
The statewide positive-test rate is 4.1 percent, a tenth of a percentage point higher than Thursday and up from a low of 2.4 percent last month. In the past 24 hours, labs in Illinois have processed 49,541 coronavirus tests, for a total of more than 3.2 million since the pandemic began. According to Johns Hopkins University, a positivity rate of less than 5 percent is a good measure of whether enough tests are being conducted, and state officials have said a rate higher than 8 percent could trigger new restrictions in a given region.
State officials said Friday that 14 Illinois counties are currently at a "warning level" for a surge of cases, including Bureau, Cass, Clinton, Franklin, Greene, Grundy, Hancock, Jefferson, Kane, LaSalle, Moultrie, Perry, Union and Will.
See how your region is doing here.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Wednesday of a "make-or-break" moment for the state and its largest city, and called on residents to take "personal responsibility" for controlling the pandemic by wearing masks and keeping their distance from others.
In a party-line vote Tuesday, lawmakers approved the governor's new emergency rules that would allow local public health departments to fine businesses and close schools if they refuse to comply with capacity limits or fail to enforce mask orders. The rules do not apply to individuals.
The United States now has more than 5.2 million confirmed coronavirus infections, and at least 167,828 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Based on the latest predictions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 180,000 to 200,000 Americans could be dead from the disease by Sept. 5.
Globally, more than 21 million people have been infected and 761,260 are known to have died.
— Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff, contributed to this article
Illinois Coronavirus Helpline:
Illinois officials say a state helpline has been set up to provide emotional support and quick answers to questions about the coronavirus pandemic. Illinoisans can test "TALK" to 55-2020 (or "HABLAR" for Spanish), and within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor. Residents can also text keywords such as "UNEMPLOYMENT," "FOOD" or "SHELTER," to the same number to receive additional information about those topics.
Here's what's happening with the coronavirus in Illinois:
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Springfield Schools Ban PJs, Coats At Home During Remote Classes
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COVID-19 Violations On Rise At Bars, Restaurants
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Coronavirus by the numbers:
Illinois:
Total number of coronavirus cases: 202,691
Deaths: 7,721
People tested: 3,285,348
Recovered: Illinois does not provide exact numbers of recovered cases, but says the recovery rate is 95 percent.
Nationwide:
Total number of coronavirus cases: 5,280,315
Deaths: 167,828
People tested: 64,831,306
Recovered: 1,774,648
Global:
Total number of coronavirus cases: 21,010,700
Deaths: 761,260
People tested: No data available
Recovered: 13,047,560
Sources: Johns Hopkins University and IDPH
Tips from the CDC on dealing with coronavirus:
While the best way to prevent illness is to avoid virus exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generally recommends taking these actions to prevent the spread of viruses:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
What to do if you're sick:
Call head if you're planning to visit your doctor:
If you have a medical appointment, call the health care provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the health care provider's office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.
Stay home unless you must see a doctor:
Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care.
Avoid public areas: Do not go to work, school, or public areas.
Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing or taxis.
Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home:
Stay away from others: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
Limit contact with pets and animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just as you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus.
When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick. If you are sick with COVID-19, avoid contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked and sharing food. If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with pets and wear a face mask. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.
Avoid sharing personal household items:
Do not share: You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home.
Wash thoroughly after use: After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
Masks:
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
To donate personal protective equipment (PPE), email PPE.donations@illinois.gov. For health questions about COVID-19, call the state coronavirus hotline at 800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
This article originally appeared on the Buffalo Grove Patch
