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34 Southeastern Illinois Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 34 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:

  • Saline County (18)
    • 1 female under the age of 5
    • 1 male under the age of 10
    • 1 male in his teens
    • 2 females in their 20’s
    • 1 male in his 20’s
    • 2 females in their 30’s
    • 1 male in his 30’s
    • 4 females in their 60’s
    • 1 male in his 60’s
    • 1 male in his 70’s
    • 1 female in her 80’s
    • 1 male in his 80’s
    • 1 female in her 90’s
    • Please note: A female was transferred to their local health department.

 

  • Gallatin County (9)
    • 1 male under the age of 10
    • 1 female in her teens
    • 2 females in their 20’s
    • 1 female in her 30’s
    • 2 males in their 30’s
    • 1 male in his 40’s
    • 1 female in her 50’s

 

  • White County (7)
    • 1 male in his teens
    • 1 female in her 30’s
    • 2 males in their 40’s
    • 1 female in her 60’s
    • 2 females; age demographics unknown-case status unknown
    • Please note: 2 males and 1 female have been transferred to their local health department

To date, Saline County has had a total of 1,284 lab confirmed positives, including 26 deaths, 555 have recovered, White County has had a total of 721 lab-confirmed positives, including 9 deaths, 281 have recovered, and Gallatin County has a total of 240 lab-confirmed positives of COVID-19, including 2 deaths, 127 have recovered. The Illinois Department of Public Health, their healthcare provider, and the individuals have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.

 

 

As cases increase, the number of close contacts increases for individuals who need to be quarantined for a minimum of 14* days. To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, please answer your phone. Contact Tracers may be calling you to let you know that you have been exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 positive. Remember to maintain physical distancing of 6 feet or more at all times.
If you have been tested for COVID-19, please remember that you have to isolate at home until you have received your test results. Please note: If you have received results for a COVID-19 Rapid Test– ???????????????? or ????????????????– you should still ?????????????? until you receive your lab-confirmed results. Help stop the spread of COVID-19 in your community.
IDPH announced that Illinois has 10,959 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 192 additional deaths. Bringing the total to 759,562 confirmed cases and 12,830 deaths in Illinois.
Please remember the 3 W’s
Wear your face covering
Wash your hands
Watch your distance (6 ft!)

Wash your hands frequently. Wear a face covering if you have to go out. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Remain 6 feet apart from others.

*Egyptian Health Department is waiting for more guidance from IDPH on updated isolation and quarantine timelines.

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