New COVID-19 Cases Continue Decline In Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Like every other municipality in Illinois, Arlington Heights has been dealing with its own unique data points regarding the coronavirus. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, 124 people have died due to COVID-19 in Arlington Heights since April 8, 2020. The last death happened on March 8. The most deaths in a single day since the start of the outbreak was six on May 23.

It was announced Thursday that an important milestone had been reached in the fight against COVID-19 in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Health. The number of people fully-vaccinated has surpassed the total number of COVID-19 cases. A total of 239,327 people, or 10.5 percent of the population, have received both doses of the vaccine, eclipsing the 217,753 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, according to a release

Additionally, 459,570 residents, or 20.2 percent of the population have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while the rate of confirmed cases in suburban Cook County has been declining since mid-January.

“This has been a long year for everybody, and we sensed the light at the end of the tunnel when the first vaccine arrived in December. But with three vaccines now and a county-wide system to equitably and efficiently administer many more doses in the future, we can now also see that light getting closer,” said Dr. Rachel Rubin, Senior Public Health Medical Officer and Co-Lead, Cook County Department of Public Health, in a release. “Passing that awful figure of total cases allows us to pause and salute everyone who has been a part of our efforts in CCDPH and to thank every resident for their patience.”

Since March 1, 2021, nearly 200,000 doses have been administered across suburban Cook County. About 70 percent of the age 65 and over population has received at least one dose of vaccine.

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As of Friday, there have been 5,768 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. That marks an increase of 39 new cases since March 12. For further comparison, there was an increase of 50 cases between March 5-12. These numbers indicate an -21.3 percent change in confirmed cases over the last 14 days.

In addition, 176,211 people have been tested across zip codes 60004, 60005, 60006, 6008 and 60056 (Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and Mount Prospect) according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. That marks an increase of 2,972 tests since March 12.

Here is a breakdown of COVID-19 related deaths by date in Arlington Heights:

2020

APRIL — 4 TOTAL

• 4/8 (1), 4/19 (1), 4/23 (1), 4/29 (1)

MAY — 22 TOTAL

• 5/4 (1), 5/7 (1), 5/8 (1), 5/9 (1), 5/12 (1), 5/13 (3), 5/14 (2), 5/20 (1), 5/22 (1), 5/23 (6), 5/24 (1), 5/26 (1) 5/27 (1), 5/28 (1)

JUNE — 7 TOTAL

• 6/4 (1), 6/6 (2), 6/7 (1), 6/9 (2), 6/25 (1)

JULY — 2 TOTAL

• 7/4 (1), 7/10 (2)

AUGUST — NONE

SEPTEMBER —3 TOTAL

• 9/12 (1), 9/18 (1), 9/22 (1)

OCTOBER — 8 TOTAL

• 10/5 (1), 10/21 (2), 10/25 (1), 10/26 (2), 10/29 (2)

NOVEMBER — 22 TOTAL

• 11/6 (2), 11/7 (1), 11/8 (3), 11/9 (1), 11/13 (1), 11/15 (2), 11/18 (2), 11/20 (2), 11/21 (1), 11/23 (1), 11/25 (1), 11/26 (1), 11/27 (2), 11/28 (1), 11/30 (1)

DECEMBER — 33 TOTAL

• 12/2 (1), 12/3 (1), 12/4 (3), 12/5 (3), 12/6 (3), 12/7 (1), 12/8 (4), 12/9 (1), 12/10 (2), 12/13 (2), 12/15 (1), 12/16 (1), 12/17 (2), 12/18 (3), 12/21 (2), 12/25 (1), 12/28 (1), 12/31 (1)

2021

JANUARY — 16 TOTAL

• 1/2 (1), 1/3 (1), 1/5 (1), 1/6 (1), 1/10 (1), 1/14 (1), 1/17 (1), 1/18 (2), 1/20 (2), 1/22 (1), 1/24 (1), 1/25 (1), 1/27 (1), 1/29 (1)

FEBRUARY — 6 TOTAL

• 2/8 (2), 2/18 (3), 2/24(1)

MARCH — 1 TOTAL

• 3/8 (1)

According to the medical examiner, the age breakdown for the 121 deaths is: 80+ (83), 70-79 (27) 60-69 (9), 50-59 (4) and 40-49 (1).

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As of Friday, the Cook County Department of Health is reporting 217,753 confirmed cases and 4,063 deaths since the pandemic began. That marks an increase of 1,838 cases and 16 deaths since Patch's last update on March 12. For further comparison, there was an increase of 1,559 cases and 31 deaths between March 5-12. These numbers include all confirmed and probable cases under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Department of Public Health (excludes Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, and Stickney Township).

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 24,194 confirmed cases in Cook County long-term facilities and 3,387 deaths. In the past, the IDPH has temporarily removed some cases and deaths on three different occasions since Patch has been tracking these numbers, before including them back in at a later date.

Here is a breakdown of cases and deaths at some of these facilities in Arlington Heights:

• Manor Care at Arlington Heights — 27 cases, 2 deaths (closed), 13 cases, 8 deaths (open)
• The Mooring of Arlington Heights —3 cases, 0 deaths
• The Reserve at Arlington Heights — 13 cases, 1 death
• Waverly Inn Memory Care Community — 18 cases, 8 deaths

These numbers include both residents and employees of the long-term care facilities.

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