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La Salle County Health Department on Saturday confirmed an additional COVID-19 case in La Salle County, a man in his 40s who is hospitalized in isolation.
Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information regarding this case, the county health department said in a press release. Public health officials are working actively to identify and investigate all individuals who were in contact with the case. No further information regarding the investigation is available at this time.
The Health Department expects to see additional cases, and residents need to assume that they have been exposed to COVID-19. As La Salle County continues to see the number of confirmed cases increase, it is important to note these cases are not a true representation of how many people in the county actually have COVID-19.
"Because so many cases are mild to moderate and require no medical attention, we do not have the data showing the percentage of our population who has COVID-19 or who has had COVID-19. Unfortunately, we still do not have enough tests to test everyone and must continue to prioritize our testing," the health department said. "Current prioritization guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends and focuses on the testing of high-risk individuals, including those who are hospitalized and clusters in a congregate setting that serves more vulnerable populations such as a supportive care facility, assisted living facility, group home, homeless shelter, or correctional setting."
"Every single La Salle County resident can help by staying home, limiting the number of people you are in contact with, maintaining a 6-foot distance from others, and washing your hands. If someone develops symptoms of cough and fever, they should stay home and isolate themselves from others. Should symptoms worsen, they should contact their healthcare providers immediately."
On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home Executive Order” went into effect and has been extended until April 30th, 2020. The order prohibits things like visiting the homes of friends and holding gatherings of any size. The order closes all non-essential establishments, including most retail, recreation, and entertainment businesses. It does not prohibit essential activities like going to the grocery store, taking your pet for a walk, or receiving medical care.
"Be mindful of those who are at a greater risk for contracting this virus, including older adults and those with certain health conditions. All of these measures will help reduce the number of people who become sick at any given time and the possibility of exhausting our health care resources. Stay home and stay healthy!"
The LaSalle County Health Department encourages residents to stay informed on the evolving situation.
Get the latest guidance for school, employers and community preparedness by visiting Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities or by visiting the Health Department’s website at www.lasallecounty.org. For general questions about COVID-19, call the IDPH hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
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