Coronavirus Cases More Than Double At Naperville Home: IDPH

NAPERVILLE, IL — According to information obtained from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), 80 coronavirus cases and 10 deaths have been confirmed at Alden Estates, a nursing home in Naperville. If the IDPH numbers are accurate, this means cases have more than doubled since Patch's last update on April 20.

On April 20, IDPH reported that there were 34 confirmed coronavirus cases and two deaths at the Naperville nursing facility. At press time, the Alden Network did not immediately return a voicemail request left by Patch to confirm or comment on the numbers.

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In a post on its website, Alden Estates wrote, "Ensuring residents are cared for in a safe and healthy environment is our greatest concern. Our facilities have been and are following recommendations of the CDC, state and local health departments with regards to COVID-19. We will continue to stay up to date with their recommendations and will continue to follow their guidance."

Click the link to see the full measures Alden Estates of Naperville says it is taking to combat coronavirus.

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