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250 new cases of COVID-19, four fatalities

Studstill Media

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident in her 90s.
Grundy County is now reporting a case.  That brings the total number of cases to 1,535 and 16 deaths in 32 counties in Illinois. According to Governor J.B. Pritzker, 2,000 tests are issued per day in Chicago, Springfield, and Carbondale labs. Pritzker also expressed the need for more ventilators as there are currently 1600 available out of 2200.  He says based on a worst-case scenario the state will need over 4,000 ventilators within two weeks. The state is currently working with scientists to pursue innovative equipment options.
For all personal protective equipment donations, email PPE.donations@illinois.gov.  For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.

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