A drive-thru coronavirus testing site has opened up for the public, by appointment only, at an urgent care facility in Antioch. PromptMed Urgent Care said they have converted their Antioch clinic, located at 420 East Route 173, into a drive-thru testing site available to everyone who is experiencing upper respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough […]
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Gov. Pritzker extends Illinois stay-at-home order until April 30
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that he is extending the state’s stay-at-home order until April 30 as coronavirus cases increased by over 900 with 26 new deaths. Pritzker also extended the disaster proclamation and school closures. The stay-at-home order was initially set to end on April 7 before Pritzker extended it by 23 days. “Each […]
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Health officials urge public not to wear personal protective equipment to shield against COVID-19
McHenry County health officials are urging the public to avoid using masks and gloves since personal protective equipment is in short supply for those who need it. The McHenry County Department of Health said that personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gloves are not necessary for the majority of people. Those who are well […]
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3 more Lake County residents die; coronavirus cases reported at 10 long-term care facilities countywide
Health officials said Monday that there are now 325 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lake County and five deaths. The virus has reached at least 10 nursing homes countywide. The Lake County Health Department reported 31 new cases and three new deaths from the novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of Lake County residents testing […]
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Illinois COVID-19 cases surpass 5,000 with 73 deaths
Governor Pritzker announced medical facility expansions as coronavirus cases in Illinois increased by 461 since Sunday, bringing the state’s total to over 5,000 cases and 73 deaths. Pritzker, joined by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said Monday that the first phase of the McCormick Place field hospital will be completed this week. It will ultimately have […]
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U.S. Navy recruit tests positive for coronavirus after arriving Naval Station Great Lakes
A recruit who arrived at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation, officials said. The U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command said in a statement that the recruit tested positive on Saturday and had arrived at the unit the week of March 16-20. The recruit is currently isolated […]
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Gov. Pritzker reports biggest jump in coronavirus cases in Illinois
Governor Pritzker announced the biggest jump in coronavirus cases in a day — 1,105 new cases bringing the state’s total to 4,596 and 65 deaths. Pritzker laid out the state’s efforts to improve COVID-19 testing capacity, speed, and access during his Sunday press conference. The Illinois Department of Public Health said that there were 1,105 […]
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Lake County COVID-19 cases rise to 264 with 2 deaths
The Lake County Health Department recorded 42 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total countywide to 264 cases with 2 dead. The Lake County Health Department also said that several people tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the North Shore Christian Quad City Revival last week in North Chicago. The event took place […]
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Second coronavirus-related death reported in McHenry County
Health officials announced the death of a second McHenry County resident with coronavirus as the county’s first case in a long-term care facility has been confirmed. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 13 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, including a McHenry County man in his 50s. The McHenry County Coroner’s Office has not released […]