Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 7 New COVID Cases Friday

Egyptian Health Department was notified Friday of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family.

Egyptian Health Department was also notified on Friday of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:

• Saline County (4)
  • 1 male in his teens
  • 1 female in her 20’s
  • 1 female in her 50’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s

• White County (3)
  • 1 female in her 30’s
  • 2 males in their 50’s

To date, Saline County has had a total of 2,522 lab confirmed positives, including 49 deaths, 2,300 have recovered, White County has had a total of 1,727 lab-confirmed positives, including 26 deaths, 1,590 have recovered, and Gallatin County has a total of 486 lab-confirmed positives of COVID-19, including 3 deaths, 455 have recovered. The Illinois Department of Public Health, their healthcare provider, and the individuals have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, please answer your phone. Contact Tracers may be calling you to let you know that you have been exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 positive. Remember to maintain physical distancing of 6 feet or more at all times. If you have been tested for COVID-19, please remember that you have to isolate at home until you have received your test results. Please note: If you have received results for a COVID-19 Rapid Test– ???????????????????????????????? or ????????????????????????????????– you should still ???????????????????????????? until you receive your lab-confirmed results. Help stop the spread of COVID-19 in your community. IDPH announced that Illinois had a total of 1,763 new confirmed cases and 39 additional deaths. Bringing the total of 1,206,172 confirmed cases and 20,901 deaths in Illinois. Please remember the 3 W’s Wear your face covering Wash your hands Watch your distance (6 ft!) Wash your hands frequently. Wear a face covering if you have to go out. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Remain 6 feet apart from others. #allinillinois #weareinthistogether #socialdistancingsaveslives #stayhome