Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 10, 2020, of three Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
- Saline County
- a female, in her 40’s, at home and in isolation
- White County
- a female, in her 40’s, case status in progress
- a male, in his 70’s, at home and in isolation
To date, Saline County has had a total of 132 lab confirmed positives, including 2 deaths, White County has had a total of 74 lab-confirmed positives, and Gallatin County has a total of 52 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.
If you have been tested for COVID-19, please remember that you have to isolate at home until you have received your test results.Help stop the spread of COVID-19 in your community.
IDPH announced that Illinois had 1,382 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 5 additional deaths. Bringing the total to 194,080 confirmed cases and 7,636 deaths in Illinois.
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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