Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Wednesday, of 24 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
- Saline County
- 2 males under the age of 10
- 2 females in their teens
- 5 females in their 20’s
- a male in his 20’s
- a male in his 30’s
- a female in her 40’s
- a male in his 50’s
- a male in his 60’s
- 2 females in their 80’s
- Gallatin County
- a female in her 60’s
- a female in her 70’s
- White County
- a female in her 30’s
- a male in his 30’s
- a male in his 50’s
- a male in his 70’s
- 1 female, age demographics unknown at this time; case status in progress
To date, Saline County has had a total of 768 lab confirmed positives, including 13 deaths, 379 have recovered, White County has had a total of 342 lab-confirmed positives, including 6 deaths, 202 have recovered, and Gallatin County has a total of 147 lab-confirmed positives of COVID-19, including 2 deaths, 90 have recovered. The Illinois Department of Public Health, their healthcare provider, and the individuals have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.
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.
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