1 Death, 7 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus At The Cottages: IDPH

NEW LENOX, IL — The Cottages of New Lenox has seven confirmed cases of coronavirus and one related death, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Sunday.

IDPH is now sharing the case numbers of residents and staff of long-term care facilities. The data is reported starting from the beginning of the coronavirus response on Jan. 24. Numbers are current as of April 19.

The Cottages of New Lenox is managed by Charter Senior Living, LLC. Patch has reached out to the facility for more information.

On its website, Charter Senior Living shares how it is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The company said it has "stringent protocols" in place. Visitors have been restricted and all essential visitors are required to complete a screening process.

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The Cottages of New Lenox, 1023 S. Cedar Road, is one of several Charter Senior Living, LLC facilities. Charter Senior Living operates facilities in Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Georgia, Maryland and Ohio. Its other Illinois facilities are Charter Senior Living of Glen Ellyn, Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, Charter Senior Living of Poplar Creek, The Cottages of Fox Lake and Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills.

In Will County, IDPH is reporting there are 218 cases of coronavirus in long-term care facilities and 37 related deaths. Symphony of Joliet has the highest amount of confirmed cases, as well as the highest number of coronavirus related deaths in Will County.

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