Latest Coronavirus Updates: 18 Confirmed Cases In Manhattan

MANHATTAN, IL — Approximately 100 Manhattan residents have been tested for the coronavirus with 18 confirmed cases, Mayor James Doyle said in an update video April 21.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 104 tests have been performed and there are 16 confirmed cases of the coronavirus for ZIP code 60442 as of April 22. Patch has reached out to the village of Manhattan about the difference in confirmed cases being reported.

According to Will County Department of Health, there are 1,829 confirmed cases in the county and 111 coronavirus related deaths. In Illinois, as of April 22, there are 35,108 cases and 1,565 deaths.

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In an update video April 21, Mayor James Doyle again asked residents to wear masks out in public.

In nearby Tinley Park, residents and visitors will be required to wear a face covering in public starting Friday to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

"Some communities have ordered face coverings to be worn in many public places, I have not yet issued an executive order yet, but I am asking all Manhattan residents to wear a mask while working or patronizing a business open to the public," Doyle said.

The current stay-at-home order is through April 30. In Manhattan, the park district is closed until further notice and it has closed all facilities and canceled all programs through at least April 30. The Manhattan-Elwood Library is also closed until further notice; items checked out from the library will not accrue fines during this time.

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