Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Illinois
A regularly-updated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases, borough by borough.
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Illinois
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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Cases, updates, and charts on the coronavirus crisis for each US state and territory. Just follow the links below.
This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as needed here and on the CDC website at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
For general questions about COVID-19 and Illinois’ response and guidance, call 1-800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV.
How Illinois is responding
The Illinois Department of Public Health, local health departments, and public health partners throughout Illinois, and federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are responding to an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus called COVID-19 that was first identified in December 2019 during an outbreak in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, including the United States, since it was detected and was declared a public health emergency for the U.S. on January 31, 2020 to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to the threat. The World Health Organization announced March 11, 2020 that the spread of coronavirus qualifies as a global pandemic.
In addition, Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation March 9, 2020 regarding COVID-19 that gives the state access to federal and state resources to combat the spread of this newly emerged virus.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Why are we seeing a rise in cases?
The number of cases of COVID-19 being reported in the United States is rising due to increased laboratory testing and reporting across the country. The growing number of cases in part reflects the rapid spread of COVID-19 as many U.S. states and territories experience community spread. More detailed and accurate data will allow us to better understand and track the size and scope of the outbreak and strengthen prevention and response efforts.
CDC recommendations
Due to widespread transmission in California, CDC recommends expanded and laser focused community mitigation activities to help slow the spread of respiratory virus infections including the novel coronavirus SARS-C0V-2, the cause of the disease COVID-19.
These approaches are used to minimize morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 as well as to minimize the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. Individuals, communities, businesses, and healthcare organizations are all part of a community mitigation strategy.
The focus is on protecting the health care system with expected rise in cases by slowing the spread within the community and focused on protecting the vulnerable members of the community.
Coronavirus in Illinois News:
- October 1, 2020Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Thursday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
- October 1, 2020Who are the Proud Boys?
The Proud Boys are a far-right group who have turned street thuggery into political theater and become a household name when President Donald Trump told them to “stand back and stand by” in a presiden … - October 1, 2020Daywatch: Kim Foxx won’t debate GOP opponent, COVID-19′s unusual and long-lasting symptoms and all the Chicago insults on a new Netflix series
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
- October 1, 2020Column: She waited on Martin Luther King Jr. and ‘watched six generations grow up here.’ Now, after 58 years, ‘Momma’ Harper is leaving North Lawndale.
Louise Harper is as much a part of the historic fabric of North Lawndale as anyone else, Dahleen Glanton writes.
- October 1, 2020Embattled video gambling owner was in line for $2.5 million, taxpayer-funded windfall by flipping land. Now it’s off the table.
Embattled video gambling owner Rick Heidner was in line for $2.5 million, taxpayer-funded windfall by flipping land to Tinley Park. Now it’s off the table.
- October 1, 2020No. 3 Chicago police official, leader of department’s reform efforts to retire
Barbara West, the third highest-ranking CPD official, will retire after 26 years with the department, officials said.
- October 1, 2020Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Champaign region could see stricter rules and state officials release Halloween guidelines as 2,273 new known COVID-19 cases and 35 additional deaths reported
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
- October 1, 2020Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx won’t debate GOP opponent anymore, citing ‘Trump-like name calling and fear mongering’
Kim Foxx said “no” this week to a debate against her Republican opponent in the Cook County state’s attorney’s race and will not sit on a stage with him at all as she campaigns for reelection. The inc … - October 1, 2020Cook County Board commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
Commissioner Kevin Morrison, D-15th, released a statement late Wednesday afternoon that he will self-isolate for 14 days and not resume activities until he tests negative. He said he is mostly asympto … - September 30, 2020Early voting kicks off Thursday in Chicago, suburban Cook County later in October
Chicago voters can begin their In-person early voting in the Nov. 3 election on Thursday at the Loop location and on Oct. 14 at sites in all 50 wards.
