Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases in Southeastern Illinois

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 9, 2020, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County a female, in her 20’s, case status in progress a female, in her 30’s, case status in progress a female, in her 40’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 40’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 60’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 80’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 90’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 90’s, hospitalized Gallatin County a male, under the age of 12, at home and in isolation a male, in his 20’s, at home and in isolation a male, in his 30’s, at home and in isolation White County a male, in his teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 70’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 80’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 90’s, case status in progress To date, Saline County has had a total of 449 lab confirmed positives, including 6 deaths, White County has had a total of 205 lab-confirmed positives and 1 death, and Gallatin County has a total of 91 lab-confirmed positives of COVID-19, including 2 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public Health, their healthcare provider, and the individuals have all been notified and are monitoring the situation. *Case status in progress means that Contact Tracers are currently making contact with the COVID-19 positive case to determine where the individual is located (ie: at home or hospitalized). 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 had 2,818 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 35 additional deaths. Bringing the total to 313,518 confirmed cases and 8,945 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. #allinillinois #weareinthistogether #socialdistancingsaveslives #stayhome