ILLINOIS-CoVid 19 Cases & Outbreaks

UNITED STATES:

Coronavirus Confirmed In Chicago
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/coronavirus-confirmed-in-chicago/ar-BBZimKR

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, the patient is in her 60’s and traveled to Wuhan in late December. She flew back to Chicago on Jan. 13.   (RM's NOTE: Today is Jan. 24 ... 11 days LATER and we are just hearing about this!)

 Hat Tip to 'Pathfinder', FluTrackers:

Press Release
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 24, 2020
Contact: Media Relations
(404) 639-3286

Second Travel-related Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Detected in United States
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p0124-second-travel-coronavirus.html

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the second infection with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States has been detected in Illinois. The patient recently returned from Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by this novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019.

The patient returned to the U.S. from Wuhan on January 13, 2020, and called a health care provider after experiencing symptoms a few days later. The patient was admitted to a hospital, where infection control measures were taken to reduce the risk of transmission to other individuals. The patient remains hospitalized in an isolation room in stable condition and is doing well.

Based on the patient’s travel history and symptoms, health care professionals suspected 2019-nCoV. A clinical specimen was collected and sent to CDC, where laboratory testing confirmed the infection. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) are investigating locations where this patient went after returning to Illinois and are identifying any close contacts who were possibly exposed. The patient has limited close contacts, all of whom are currently well and who will be monitored for symptoms. Since returning from China, the patient has had very limited movement outside the home.

CDC is taking aggressive public health measures to help protect the health of Americans. While CDC considers this a serious public health threat, based on current information, the immediate health risk from 2019-nCoV to the general American public is considered low at this time. CDC is working closely with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Chicago Department of Public Health, and other local partners. A CDC team has been deployed to support the ongoing investigation.

However, CDC has been proactively preparing for the introduction of 2019-nCoV in the U.S. for weeks, including:

   --First alerting clinicians on January 8 to be on the look-out for patients with respiratory symptoms and a history of travel to Wuhan, China.
   --Developing guidance for clinicians for testing and management of 2019-nCoV, as well as guidance for home care of patients with 2019-nCoV.
   --Has developed a diagnostic test to detect this virus in clinical specimens. Currently, testing must take place at CDC, but CDC is preparing to share these test kits with domestic and international partners.
   --Implementing public health entry screening at Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), and San Francisco (SFO) airports. CDC is currently evaluating the extent and duration of this enhanced screening.
   --CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to better provide ongoing support.


Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing respiratory illness in people and others circulating among animals including camels, cats and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can evolve and infect people and then spread between people, such as has been seen with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Investigations are ongoing to learn more, but person-to-person spread of 2019-nCoV is occurring.

It is likely there will be more cases reported in the U.S. in the coming days and weeks. CDC will continue to update the public as circumstances warrant. While the immediate risk of this new virus to the American public is believed to be low at this time, there are simple daily precautions that everyone should always take. It is currently flu and respiratory disease season, and CDC recommends getting vaccinated, taking everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, and taking flu antivirals if prescribed. Right now, CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Wuhan, China. In addition, CDC recommends people traveling to China practice certain health precautions like avoiding contact with people who are sick and practicing good hand hygiene.

For more information about the current outbreak in China, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. For travel health information, visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices...neumonia-china.

ILLINOIS:-H2H Transmission   -- 6th US Case

CDC confirms first human-to-human transmission of coronavirus in US
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/30/cdc-confirms-first-human-to-human-transmission-of-coronavirus-in-us.html

(SNIP) ... The new patient is the spouse of the Chicago woman who brought the infection back from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak, CDC and Illinois health officials said during a press briefing. Health officials said the new patient is currently in good condition.

Public health officials are also monitoring 21 patients in Illinois for possible infections.   ---CONTINUED---

ILLINOIS-UPDATE-Couple released from hospital

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ReadyMom wrote:ILLINOIS:-H2H Transmission     -- 6th US Case

CDC confirms first human-to-human transmission of coronavirus in US
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/30/cdc-confirms-first-human-to-human-transmission-of-coronavirus-in-us.html

(SNIP) ... The new patient is the spouse of the Chicago woman who brought the infection back from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak, CDC and Illinois health officials said during a press briefing. Health officials said the new patient is currently in good condition.

Public health officials are also monitoring 21 patients in Illinois for possible infections.   ---CONTINUED---

Update: Hat Tip to FluWiki, Facebook:

Chicago couple diagnosed with coronavirus released from hospital
https://www.foxnews.com/health/chicago-couple-diagnosed-coronavirus-released-hospital?fbclid=IwAR1u2S8pAuSfjU5mS3HRH_0wrl1465s8Oh7wR5zJz_KKHdGcN3pY84WoYEU

The Chicago couple who had been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus have been discharged to their home. The couple had been receiving treatment at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, according to the Illinois Department of Health.

Both patients, whose identities have not been released, were reported to be stable when health officials first confirmed the cases. ---CONTINUED---

Hat Tip to John West's Daily Big Threat Blog:

HHS Secretary Azar says new coronavirus case appears in Chicago
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hhs-sec-azar-says-new-coronavirus-case-appears-in-chicago

EXCLUSIVE: Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Sunday that a new case of the coronavirus appeared in Chicago overnight, marking the latest spread of the outbreak in the United States.

Speaking on "Fox News Sunday," Azar confirmed the latest infection as fears mount that the virus will continue to spread across the country.

"We've had 23 cases here in the United States that are not a result of us repatriating individuals from Japan or China," Azar said. "Of those individuals, we've got cases in Chicago as well as Washington and Oregon where we do -- and two in California where we do not yet know why they contracted the novel coronavirus." ---CONTINUED---

Hat Tip to John West's Daily Big Threat Blog:

Illinois reports new presumptive positive COVID-19 case
http://outbreaknewstoday.com/illinois-reports-new-presumptive-positive-covid-19-case-60788/

Illinois state health officials and Cook County officials announced Saturday that one Illinois patient has tested positive for COVID-19. The tests conducted in Illinois resulted in presumptive positives for COVID-19. The positive test results will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lab. ---CONTINUED---

Hat Tip to FluWiki, Facebook:

Coronavirus: Illinois announces 4th positive test for COVID-19, 3rd patient being treated at hospital in Arlington Heights
Coronavirus: Illinois announces 4th positive test for COVID-19, 3rd patient being treated at hospital in Arlington Heights

Illinois health officials have announced Monday that a fourth person in the state has tested positive for novel coronavirus.

Officials said the fourth case is a woman in her 70s who is the wife of the man, also in his 70s, who is the third case of COVID-19. The "presumptive positive" test still needs to be confirmed by the CDC. ---CONTINUED---

Coronavirus update: Glencoe public works employee exposed to confirmed case of COVID-19, village officials say
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/coronavirus-update-glencoe-public-works-employee-exposed-to-confirmed-case-of-covid-19-village-officials-say/ar-BB10Lz5f

The Village of Glencoe said Wednesday one of their Public Works employees had contact with a person who was subsequently confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus.

In a press release, the village said the employee is not showing any symptoms of the virus, and is under voluntary self-quarantine at home where they are monitoring for any symptoms. They are also in contact with their doctor about the exposure.

ILLINOIS:

Illinois Tollway Booths Shut Down
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/illinois-tollway-booths-shut-down

Drivers will need to pay online or use an I-PASS to pay their tolls as Tollway officials do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. ---CONTINUED---

I think my state might be next.....

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8136133/Illinois-announce-shelter-place-order-NY-California-shut-down.html

A funeral and a birthday party: CDC traces Chicago coronavirus outbreak to two family gatherings
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-funeral-and-a-birthday-party-cdc-traces-chicago-coronavirus-outbreak-to-two-family-gatherings/ar-BB12l4b7?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=iehp

In February, family members gathered for a Chicago-area funeral. A family friend who had been out of state attended and was just a bit sick with mild respiratory symptoms. ---CONTINUED---