Coronavirus By The Numbers In The South Suburbs

COOK COUNTY, IL — Coronavirus cases spiked in the south suburbs with the worst yet to come, public health officials warn. Some models are predicting that the number of cases and deaths in Illinois will peak in mid to late April. Other models indicate later in the summer.

African-Americans are dying of coronavirus at disproportionately higher rates, WBEZ reported. While black residents make up 23 percent of Cook County’s population, they account for 58 percent of the deaths, with half of the deceased living in Chicago. The analysis is based on reports from the Cook County Medical Examiner.

As of April 5, there are a total of 3,098 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in suburban Cook County and 82 deaths. Fifty-four congregate settings, such as long term care facilities or nursing homes, are now reporting one or more confirmed cases. Matteson continues to lead the south suburbs with 83 cases.

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A 70-year-old man with the same address as Sunrise of Palos Park, 12828 S. LaGrange Road, passed away April 5 at Palos Community Hospital. His death was attributed to coronavirus complicated by underlying conditions, according to the medical examiner.

Another patient at Palos also passed away on April 5. A 68-year-old woman whose address matched Lexington Health Care Center of Chicago Ridge, died of coronavirus with other underlying health conditions as contributing factors.

The following numbers represent cases reported to the Cook County Department of Public Health by mandatory reporters, such as hospitals, public safety officials and health care providers. Data can be found on the CCDPH surveillance map, which does NOT include patients who recovered at home after showing COVID-19 symptoms, but weren’t tested. Some variables may be incomplete as cases are being investigated by health officials.

Oak Lawn - 67
Evergreen Park - 22
Alsip - 14
Crestwood - 10
Palos Hills - 22
Palos Heights - 24
Palos Park -

Crestwood - 10
Oak Forest - 26
Orland Park - 58
Tinley Park - 44
Homewood - 35
Chicago Heights - 57
Homewood - 35
Flossmoor - 27
Chicago Ridge - 17
Bridgeview - 30
Justice - 7
Blue Island - 33
Midlothian - 17
Markham - 34
Country Club Hills - 57
Robbins - 10
Matteson - 83
Olympia Fields - 18

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