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St. Charles Coronavirus Cases Climb To 77 As Of Thursday
No deaths in St. Charles have been linked to the coronavirus, as of Thursday, according to public health data.
ST. CHARLES, IL — The number of coronavirus cases in St. Charles continues to climb at a steady pace, with 20 confirmed since Saturday, public health data shows. The city’s total stands at 77 cases, as of Thursday.
The city’s 77 confirmed cases include 25 people 40 and under, including two teenagers, the data shows. No deaths in St. Charles have been linked to the coronavirus, as of Thursday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Kane County Coronavirus Cases Double In 9 Days, Top 1,400 Mark
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The number of confirmed cases continues to rise as testing capacity expands, with at least 10 testing sites now operating in Kane County.
The state of Illinois launched a drive-thru coronavirus testing site April 22 at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora that can collect up to 600 samples daily. VNA Health Care is offering free testing by appointment at its locations in Aurora, Elgin, Romeoville and Carol Stream.
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According to the Illinois Department of Health, Kane County residents can also access tests at:
- AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center, 1325 N. Highland Ave., Aurora
- Physicians Immediate Care, 2853 Kirk Road, Aurora
- AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite St., Elgin
- Greater Elgin Family Care Center - Seneca Health Center, 450 Dundee Ave., Elgin
- Physicians Immediate Care, 2490 Bushwood Dr., Elgin
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