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* Press release…
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 857 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 39 additional confirmed deaths.
- Cass County: 1 male 80s
- Cook County: 1 male 20s, 2 females 50s, 1 male 50s, 3 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females 70s, 2 males 70s, 2 females 80s, 3 males 80s, 3 females 90s, 1 male 90s
- DuPage County: 1 female 70s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s
- Kane County: 1 female 60s, 1 female 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s
- Lake County: 1 female 70s
- St. Clair County: 1 male 70s
- Will County: 1 female 70s
- Winnebago County: 1 male 40sCurrently, IDPH is reporting a total of 140,291 cases, including 6,847 deaths, in 101 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 30,425 specimens for a total of 1,490,952. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from June 19–June 25 is 3%.
Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, IDPH is now reporting both confirmed and probable cases and deaths on its website. Reporting probable cases will help show the potential burden of COVID-19 illness and efficacy of population-based non-pharmaceutical interventions.
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* 911 Calls Show Nursing Home Outbreak Unfolding In Slow Motion
* A group spread face mask exemption cards on Facebook. The DOJ says they are fraudulent
* Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago’s ‘not there yet’ on fans in stands at ballparks
* Sun-Times live blog headlines…
Florida’s new COVID-19 cases reported Friday more than double Illinois’ highest single-day total
University of Chicago to assist with COVID-19 vaccine study
Texas shuts down bars, tubing as coronavirus cases surge
16 NBA players test positive for coronavirus as season restart approaches
‘I’ll have the Post-Pandemic Special please’
* Tribune live blog headlines…
Lightfoot takes part of Chicago summer youths job program online during COVID-19 pandemic
Employers brace for a ‘PTO bomb’ as vacation-starved employees make time off requests
Longtime regulars celebrate Gene & Georgetti’s reopening – its first since an October fire – over lunch
Morning classes at Northbrook gym run a waitlist Friday as indoor workouts resume
Curtain finally rises again at movie theaters – ‘I’ve been waiting for this day’
Bowling to live, once again
Huge drop in Illinois home sales due to COVID-19 might be great for sellers, but not for buyers: ‘There’s a feeding frenzy.’
Job seekers get more options — and competition — as working from home becomes permanent. ‘If we decide we need people to come in, we can fly them in.’
Takeout still preferred at MacArthur’s as lunchtime draws customers to West Side cafeteria
Cook County court system eyes July reopening, mostly via video
YMCA reopens for indoor workouts as Illinois moves to Phase 4. ‘It’s not buzzing like it should, but it will be.’
City Colleges of Chicago have suspended athletics for the 2020-21 academic year as a precaution amid the coronavirus pandemic
Man who lost two sisters, including Illinois’ first COVID-19 victim, hopes to spare others from similar tragedy
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 2:47 pm
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We’ve hit a slightly elevated plateau, raw daily new case numbers wise. Florida and Texas numbers exploded, and those states are moving backward by shutting down bars. Today the vice president spoke at a press conference and did not recommend wearing masks. Pathetic and a severe dereliction of duty to protect the country.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:03 pm
The trend line for new cases this week has been bad.
Comment by Quibbler Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:03 pm
So looking at the same three day period from last week you have a 34% jump in cases. Definitely trending up right now and just now getting to the Phase 4 reopenings. You have to wonder if we can sustain a level that will allow schools to open or alternatively, can we actually open the schools when the trend is going up.
Comment by Might as well Jump Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:04 pm
===Today the vice president spoke at a press conference and did not recommend wearing masks.===
I wasn’t sure he’s been watching the same pandemic I’ve been watching.
Comment by Candy Dogood Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:07 pm
@Might as Well Jump
Schools will reopen. To many parents will demand it. Then they will close down again one or more times throughout the year.
It will be a circus.
Comment by CJA Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:11 pm
Iowa isn’t even requiring masks at their schools as a statewide mandate.
Comment by Candy Dogood Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:21 pm
I would hesitate to read too much into what we are seeing this week. I am going to wait for the experts that have done a very good job of advising and guiding the state so far to tell us what we are seeing is a sign of concern that requires different action.
Comment by Montrose Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:28 pm
People are getting excited and dropping their guard.
Comment by BilboSwaggins Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:29 pm
===trend line for new cases this week has been bad===
It isn’t good. Wear a mask. Dallas County (pop. 2.6 million) reported 496 new COVID-19 cases today. Two-mile long line to get a test https://twitter.com/photosbylesko/status/1276594030202310659
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:42 pm
Rich- please stop deleting comments you don’t agree with. What’s the matter, can’t debate like a real man?
Comment by Kevin Malone Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:53 pm
=== can’t debate like a real man? ===
I delete goofy comments. I delete comments that attack other commenters in a personal way. I delete fact-free comments. I delete Facebook conspiracy theory comments. I delete national political comments that are not suitable for the post. I don’t delete tweets I disagree with on an opinion basis. Bite me, pal.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:57 pm
Turns out, I didn’t delete your comment. You tripped a comment moderation wire. Tough luck for you.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 3:59 pm
Also, this isn’t Facebook. Coming in here to just say make America great! ain’t gonna cut it. Up your game or leave.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 4:00 pm
Today is the most dangerous day since the recognition of COVID19…Word to the wise…Beware.
Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 4:03 pm
“People are getting excited and dropping their guard.“
This could develop into a real problem in states like ours, who worked hard to bring the numbers down.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 4:05 pm
“Up your game or leave.”
You’re a better man than me, Rich — I’d have told him, “Up your something else“.
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 4:10 pm
Please let this person list the defining characteristics of a real man…PrettyPlease Rich Miller?
Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 4:12 pm
We have to be very careful in how we move forward from here. There’s a natural tendency for people to feel that this is behind us. It isn’t. If anything we should be even more vigilant in wearing masks, practicing social distancing and just staying safe. Once more people are out and about the numbers will inevitably go up. Being smart is what we’ll keep that in check and prevent sliding back as other states have.
Comment by Pundent Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 4:14 pm
Leaders should stress that the best economic policy is to beat back the virus as quickly and aggressively as possible. Why be lax and have to shut down parts of the economy again, like Texas and Florida? We are so lacking in national leadership.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jun 26, 20 @ 4:20 pm