136 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Like every other municipality in Illinois, the Village of Buffalo Grove has been dealing with its own unique data points regarding the coronavirus. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 1,058 people have contracted COVID-19 in Buffalo Grove since the outbreak began. That is an increase of 136 cases since Oct. 30. For further comparison, there was an increase of 70 cases between Oct. 23-30.

The Lake County Health Department reports there have been 23,213 confirmed cases in Lake County. That's an increase of 2,388 cases since Oct. 30. For further comparison, there was an increase of 895 cases between Oct. 23-30. In addition, there have been 529 deaths, marking an increase of 12 since Oct. 30. For further comparison, there was an increase of 10 deaths between Oct. 23-30.

Here is a breakdown of Lake County cases by age:

• Less than 20 (3,756 cases, marking an increase of 381 new cases since Oct. 30)
• 20-29 (4,587 cases, 414 new cases)
• 30-39 (3,414 cases, 387 new cases)
• 40-49 (3,564 cases, 421 new cases)
• 50-59 (3,363 cases, 354 new cases)
• 60-69 (2,109 cases, 223 new cases)
• 70-79 (1,050 cases, 105 new cases)
• 80-89 (685 cases, 58 new cases)
• 90 and older (401 cases, 29 new cases)

The Lake County recovery rate from the coronavirus is currently 96.8 percent. Recovered cases are defined as persons with initial positive specimen collection date greater than 42 days who have not expired. The Recovery rate is calculated as the recovered cases divided by the sum of recovered cases and total deceased cases.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 26,790 people have been tested across Buffalo Grove (zip codes 60069, 60089) as of Friday. That's an increase of 2,026 people tested since Oct. 30. For further comparison, there was an increase of 1,461 tests between Oct. 23-30.

According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, 23 people have died due to COVID-19 in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove since April 6. The last death was reported on Oct. 24.

Here is a breakdown of COVID-19 related deaths by date in Buffalo Grove:

• April 6 — 1
• April 10 — 1
• April 14 — 1
• April 16 — 1
• April 19 — 2
• May 4 — 1
• May 5 — 1
• May 10 — 1
• May 17 — 1
• May 23 — 2
• June 5 — 1
• June 6 —1
• June 11 — 1
• June 12 — 1
• June 13 — 1
• June 28 — 1
• July 1 — 1
• Aug. 23 — 1
• Sept. 29 — 1
• Oct. 16 — 1
• Oct. 24 — 1

According to the medical examiner, the age breakdown for the 23 deaths are: 80+ (13), 70-79 (8) and 60-69 (2). In addition, 14 of the deceased were females and seven were male.

As of Friday, there have been 363 coronavirus-related cases in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. That marks an increase of 70 cases since Oct. 30. That represents a 708 percent change in cases over the last 14 days.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there have been 2,275 confirmed coronavirus cases and 339 338 deaths in long-term care facilities in Lake County. That marks an increase of 30 cases and one death since Oct. 30.

Here is a breakdown of cases and deaths at some of these facilities in Buffalo Grove:

• Belmont Village of Buffalo Grove — 66 cases, 19 deaths
• Symphony Buffalo Grove — 99 cases, 10 deaths

State health officials reported 10,376 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday, passing 10,000 daily cases for the first time and setting a grim record for the second day. Forty-nine more Illinoisans are dead from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus. Deaths continue to rise at an alarming rate, and more than 10,000 Illinoisans have now died since the first death was reported in the state on March 17.

The statewide totals now stand at 465,540 confirmed and probable infections and 10,079 confirmed deaths. As of Nov. 6, the state will follow CDC guidance and report confirmed and probable cases together. The state also reported 318 probable deaths, which it will continue to report separately, officials said.

The latest deaths include:

• Carroll County: 1 female 90s
• Champaign County: 1 female 70s
• Coles County: 1 male 70s
• Cook County: 1 female 60s, 2 males 60s, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 4 females 80s, 1 male 80s, 2 females 90s, 1 male 90s
• DuPage County: 1 female 60s
• Edgar County: 1 male 80s
• Fayette County: 1 male 90s
• Ford County: 1 female 90s
• Jackson County: 1 male 60s
• Kendall County: 1 male 80s
• Knox County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s
• Macon County: 1 male 80s
• Macoupin County: 1 male 70s
• Marion County: 2 females 80s
• Mason County: 1 female 90s
• Monroe County: 1 female 80s, 1 female 100+
• Peoria County: 1 male 60s
• Piatt County: 1 male 80s
• Pike County: 1 male 80s
• Rock Island County: 1 male 90s
• Sangamon County: 1 male 60s
• Shelby County: 1 male 80s
• St. Clair County: 1 female 90s
• Tazewell County: 1 male 70s
• Vermilion County: 1 male 70s
• Wayne County: 1 female 70s
• Whiteside County: 1 male 50s, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 90s
• Will County: 1 male 90s

Cases have jumped 270 percent since Oct. 1, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said this week, adding that the state is considering the return of statewide restrictions on nonessential businesses if the trend continues.

"Each day we are losing more and more of our neighbors to this virus," Pritzker said. "That’s not a trend that’s going to turn around on its own."

According to the governor, the state averaged 23 deaths per day last month. Currently, the average is 45 deaths per day. Meanwhile, average hospitalizations have more than doubled over the past month, from an average of 1500 in October to 3,300 now. Those numbers are "unsustainable," he said.

Hospitalizations continued to rise across the state Friday, jumping another 5.1 percent from the previous day. As of Thursday night, 4,090 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 across Illinois, including 786 in intensive care and 339 on ventilators.

The statewide case positivity rate — a rolling, seven-day average — is now 9.6 percent, half a percentage point higher than Thursday. That is the number the state has reported since the start of the pandemic and is calculated by dividing total cases detected by total tests performed. Another way to calculate the positivity rate is to divide the number of positive tests by total tests performed. By that calculation, the test positivity rate is 11.1 percent.

"Case positivity and test positivity rate are both relevant and offer insight into the bigger COVID-19 picture, according to state health officials. "Case positivity helps us understand whether changes in the number of confirmed cases is due to more testing or due to more infections. Whereas, test positivity accounts for repeated testing and helps us understand how the virus is spreading in the population over time."

According to Johns Hopkins University, a positivity rate of less than 5 percent is a good measure of whether enough tests are being conducted, and state officials have said a rate higher than 8 percent will trigger new restrictions in a given region.

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The United States now has more than 9.6 million confirmed coronavirus infections, and at least 235,347 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. Based on the latest predictions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 250,000 to 266,000 Americans could be dead from the disease by Nov. 28.

Globally, more than 48.9 million people have been infected and more than 1.2 million are known to have died.

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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 such as "UNEMPLOYMENT," "FOOD" or "SHELTER," to the same number to receive additional information about those topics.

Coronavirus by the numbers:

Illinois:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 465,540
• Confirmed Deaths: 10,079
• People tested: 8,215,129
• Recovered: Illinois does not provide exact numbers of recovered cases, but says the recovery rate is 97 percent.

Nationwide:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 9,654,501
• Deaths: 235,347
• People tested: 152,507,113
• Recovered: 3,781,751

Global:

• Total number of coronavirus cases: 48,996,342
• Deaths: 1,237,773
• People tested: No data available
• Recovered: 32,330,456

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 [email protected]. For health questions about COVID-19, call the state coronavirus hotline at 800-889-3931 or email [email protected].