Coronavirus Cases in Batavia Double In 10 Days; 38 Total

BATAVIA, IL — Public health data shows a rapid increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Batavia over the past 10 days. Officials have confirmed 19 cases in the city since April 19. It took four weeks for Batavia to record 19 total cases after its first resident tested positive on March 23, the data shows.

No deaths in Batavia have been linked to the coronavirus, as of Thursday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Kane County Coronavirus Cases Double In 9 Days, Top 1,400 Mark

The number of confirmed cases continues to rise as testing capacity expands, with at least 10 testing sites now operating in Kane County.

The state of Illinois launched a drive-thru coronavirus testing site April 22 at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora which can collect up to 600 samples daily. VNA Health Care is offering free testing by appointment at its locations in Aurora, Elgin, Romeoville and Carol Stream.

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According to the Illinois Department of Health, Kane County residents can also access tests at:

• AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center, 1325 N. Highland Ave., Aurora
• Physicians Immediate Care, 2853 Kirk Road, Aurora
• AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite St., Elgin
• Greater Elgin Family Care Center - Seneca Health Center, 450 Dundee Ave., Elgin
• Physicians Immediate Care, 2490 Bushwood Dr., Elgin