Egyptian Health Reports Five COVID-19 Cases Wednesday in Saline County

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 16, 2020, of five Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:

  • Saline County
    • a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation
    • a female, in her 20’s, case status in progress
    • a female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation
    • a male, in his 50’s, at home and in isolation
    • a male, in his 60’s, case status in progress

 

  • White County
    • Please note: a male, in his 20’s, reported 9/14/2020 was transferred to their local health department

To date, Saline County has had a total of 231 lab confirmed positives, including 3 deaths, White County has had a total of 152 lab-confirmed positives, and Gallatin County has a total of 69 lab-confirmed positives of COVID-19, including 2 deaths. The Illinois Department of Public Health, their healthcare provider, and the individuals have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.

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As cases increase, the number of close contacts increases for individuals who need to be quarantined for a minimum of 14 days. 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 1,941 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 35 additional deaths. Bringing the total to 266,151 confirmed cases and 8,367 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.

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