31 Total Coronavirus Deaths Confirmed In Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Like every other municipality in Illinois, Arlington Heights has been dealing with its own unique data points regarding the coronavirus. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, 31 people have died due to COVID-19 in Arlington Heights since April 8. That's an increase of five deaths since June 5. For further comparison, there was an increase of one death between May 29-June 5. The most deaths in a single day were six on May 23.

As of Friday, there have been 483 coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. That's an increase of 35 since June 5. For further comparison, there was an increase of 87 cases between May 29-June 5. In addition, 28,652 people have been tested across zip codes 60004, 60005, 60006, 60008, 60056 and 60095. That's an increase of 16,815 tests since June 5.

Here is a breakdown of COVID-19 related deaths by date in Arlington Heights:

• April 8 — 1
• April 19 — 1
• April 23 — 1
• April 28 — 1
• May 4 — 1
• May 7 — 1
• May 8 — 1
• May 9 — 1
• May 12 — 1
• May 13 — 3
• May 14 — 2
• May 20 — 1
• May 22 — 1
• May 23 — 6
• May 24 — 1
• May 26 — 1
• May 27 — 1
• May 28 — 1
• June 4 — 1
• June 6 — 2
• June 7 — 1
• June 9 — 1

According to the medical examiner, the age breakdown for the 31 deaths are: 80+ (19), 70-79 (10) and 60-69 (2). In addition, 17 of the deceased were females and 14 were females. The race/ethnicity of the deceased is 23 whites, three Latino, 3 Asian and one unknown.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 10,932 confirmed cases in Cook County long-term facilities and 1,798 deaths. That's an increase of 1,042 cases and 215 deaths since June 5. For further comparison, there was an increase of 1,457 cases and 233 deaths between May 29-June 5. The IDPH temporarily removed some cases and deaths since Patch has been tracking these numbers. They have now been added back. Here is a breakdown of cases and deaths at some of these facilities in Arlington Heights:

• Manor Care at Arlington Heights — 21 cases, 2 deaths
• The Reserve at Arlington Heights — 3 cases, 1 death
• Waverly Inn Memory Care Community — 2 cases, 0 deaths (these numbers for Waverly are from May 29. They are no longer included on the IDPH website).

These numbers include both residents and employees of the long-term care facilities.

Latest coronavirus numbers in: Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Glenview and Northbrook.

State health officials on Thursday announced 595 new cases of the coronavirus and 77 additional deaths from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus. The statewide total now stands at 131,198 confirmed infections and 6,260 known deaths.

The latest deaths include:

• Cook County: 2 males 30s, 4 males 40s, 3 females 50s, 4 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 6 males 60s, 3 females 70s, 5 males 70s, 8 females 80s, 6 males 80s, 1 unknown 80s, 5 females 90s, 1 male 90s, 1 female 100+
• DeKalb County: 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s
• DuPage County: 1 male 50s, 1 male 60s, 2 females 70s
• Henry County: 1 female 50s
• Kane County: 1 female 60s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s
• Lake County: 1 female 50s, 1 male 80s, 4 females 90s
• McHenry County: 1 male 80s
• Morgan County: 1 male 40s
• Peoria County: 1 female 70s
• Union County: 1 female 40s, 1 female 90s
• Will County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s
• Winnebago County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s

Following guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state health officials have also begun publishing probable case and death numbers. In addition to the numbers above, the state says it has identified 724 additional probable cases of the coronavirus and 178 additional deaths probably attributable to COVID-19.

"Reporting probable cases will help show the potential burden of COVID-19 illness and efficacy of population-based non-pharmaceutical interventions," officials said.

The CDC says cases are rising in 19 states, though in Illinois cases and deaths have fallen significantly since the peak in early May.

The entire state has now entered Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's five-phase reopening plan, and many nonessential businesses have been allowed to reopen. Retail shops are open with capacity limits and mask requirements, as are barbershops and salons. Gyms and fitness centers can provide outdoor or one-on-one training with similar requirements, and bars and restaurants are open for pick-up and delivery or for outdoor dining.

Experts say testing is crucial to identify and isolate new cases. State health officials said last week that community testing sites are now open to everyone regardless of current symptoms.

"As people gather in large crowds with varying degrees of social distancing, there is cause for concern about COVID-19 spread and outbreaks, especially if masks were not worn universally," said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. "I urge anyone who recently attended a rally, protest, or other mass gathering to get tested for COVID-19 so we can identify any cases early. We recommend testing 5-7 days after participating in large group rallies, or immediately if symptoms develop. If there are known cases, we can make sure those people are quarantined and not exposing other individuals."

Over the past 24 hours, labs in Illinois have processed 24,774 coronavirus tests, for a total of 1,147,101 since the pandemic began. The state's rolling, seven-day positivity rate has been steady at 4 percent for the better part of a week, health officials said. According to Johns Hopkins University, a positivity rate of less than 12 percent is a good measure of whether enough tests are being conducted in a given state.

The United States as a whole has tested more than 21.9 million people for the coronavirus as of Friday. The country now has more than 2 million confirmed coronavirus infections, according to Johns Hopkins University, and at least 114,126 Americans have died from COVID-19.

Globally, nearly 7.6 million people have been infected and 423,155 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 like "UNEMPLOYMENT," "FOOD," or "SHELTER," to the same number to receive additional information about those topics.

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Coronavirus by the numbers:

Illinois:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 131,198
• Deaths: 6,260
• People tested: 1,147,101
• Recovered: No data available

Nationwide:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 2,033,003
• Deaths: 114,126
• People tested: 21,933,301
• Recovered: 540,292

Global:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 7,573,699
• Deaths: 423,155
• People tested: No data available
• Recovered: 3,582,269

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.
• Face mask instructions - sew- and no-sew masks

To donate personal protective equipment (PPE), email PPE.donations@illinois.gov. For health questions about COVID-19, call the state coronavirus hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.