Illinois Coronavirus Update June 23: 137,825 Cases, 6,707 Deaths

ILLINOIS — State health officials announced 601 new cases of the Coronavirus on Tuesday and 38 additional deaths from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus. The statewide totals now stand at 137,825 confirmed infections and 6,707 deaths, not counting another 1,000 probable cases and an additional 204 probable deaths.

The latest deaths include:

• Boone County – 1 male 60s
• Cook County – 1 female 40s, 1 male 50s, 1 female 60s, 3 males 60s, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 2 females 80s, 1 male 80s, 3 females 90s, 2 males 90s, 2 females 100+
• DuPage County – 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s
• Jefferson County – 1 male 70s
• Kane County – 1 male 60s, 1 male 80s
• Kankakee County – 1 female 60s
• Kendall County – 1 male 90s
• Lake County – 1 male 50s, 1 female 60s, 2 males 80s
• Macon County – 1 male 80s
• McHenry County – 1 female 80s
• St. Clair County – 1 female 60s
• Will County – 1 female 70s, 1 female 80s
• Winnebago County – 1 female 50s

Over the past 24 hours, labs in Illinois have processed 20,507 coronavirus tests, for a total of more than 1.3 million since the pandemic began. The state's rolling, seven-day positivity rate is 2 percent. According to Johns Hopkins University, a positivity rate of less than 12 percent is a good measure of whether enough tests are being conducted in a given state.

The United States as a whole has tested more than 27.5 million people for the coronavirus as of Tuesday. The country now has more than 2.3 million confirmed coronavirus infections, according to Johns Hopkins University, and at least 120,913 Americans have died from COVID-19. The CDC projects between 124,000 and 140,000 total deaths by July 4.

Globally, more than 9.1 million people have been infected and 472,737 are known to have died.

Illinois Coronavirus Helpline:

Illinois officials say a state helpline has been set up to provide emotional support and quick answers to questions about the coronavirus pandemic. Illinoisans can test "TALK" to 55-2020 (or "HABLAR" for Spanish), and within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor. Residents can also text keywords like "UNEMPLOYMENT," "FOOD," or "SHELTER," to the same number to receive additional information about those topics.

Here's what's happening with the coronavirus in Illinois:

IL Phase 4: Here's What Reopens, What's Allowed

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has updated his guidelines for Phase 4 to also allow gyms to reopen and indoor seating at restaurants with guidelines.

Tivoli Theatre Won't Reopen Friday After all

"We look forward to reopening when capacities are able to increase," Classic Cinemas wrote in a Facebook post.

Some Coronavirus Stimulus Funds Appear To Be Junk Mail

Unfortunately, some of those stimulus checks are getting tossed.

Movies, Zoo, Summer Camps, Gyms In Chicago Set To Reopen Friday

Museums, summer camps, Lincoln Park Zoo and indoor dining are set to reopen with public health safety restrictions Friday.

Kane County Animal Control To Offer Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccines

The county will host its annual rabies vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Geneva.

Batavia Boardwalk Shops Open For Season, Drive People Downtown

Eight new shops in downtown Batavia could play a key role in helping other businesses in the area amid the coronavirus pandemic.

145 Coronavirus Deaths At Long-Term-Care Centers In Kane County

Data shows residents at Kane County long-term-care facilities represent about 12 percent of all coronavirus cases but 57 percent of deaths.

Lake County Resumes Weddings, Virtually

The 19th Judicial Circuit Court suspended weddings and civil union ceremonies in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Geneva Garage Sale Canceled, But Swedish Days To Return Virtually

Both events were called off due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Swedish Days Festival will return with virtual celebrations this week.

FBI Agent And Other Illinois Job Openings

Many companies are looking to hire, despite soaring unemployment, and the state has set up a website to help

Mother Accused Of Leaving 1-Year-Old, Sibling In Hot Car To Shop

The Deerfield woman told Buffalo Grove police she left kids unattended "because of COVID."

Schaumburg Cancels Septemberfest Due To Coronavirus

The annual Labor Day festival had been scheduled for Sept. 5-7.

COVID-19 'Situation' Keeps Schaumburg License Center Closed

The Secretary of State Driver Services facility will remain closed until July 2.

Coronavirus by the numbers:

Illinois:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 137,825
• Deaths: 6,707
• People tested: 1,399,510
• Recovered: No data available

Nationwide:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 2,328,562
• Deaths: 120,913
• People tested: 27,553,581
• Recovered: 640,198

Global:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 9,157,320
• Deaths: 473,849
• People tested: No data available
• Recovered: 4,585,373

Sources: Johns Hopkins University and IDPH

Tips from the CDC on dealing with coronavirus:

While the best way to prevent illness is to avoid virus exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generally recommends taking these actions to prevent the spread of viruses:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

What to do if you're sick:

Call head if you're planning to visit your doctor:

• If you have a medical appointment, call the health care provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the health care provider's office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

Stay home unless you must see a doctor:

• Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care.
• Avoid public areas: Do not go to work, school, or public areas.
• Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing or taxis.

Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home:

• Stay away from others: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
• Limit contact with pets and animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just as you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus.
• When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick. If you are sick with COVID-19, avoid contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked and sharing food. If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with pets and wear a face mask. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.

Avoid sharing personal household items:

• Do not share: You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home.
• Wash thoroughly after use: After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.

Masks:

• CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
• Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
• Face mask instructions - sew- and no-sew masks

To donate personal protective equipment (PPE), email PPE.donations@illinois.gov. For health questions about COVID-19, call the state coronavirus hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.