Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 of another Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home in isolation. The individual is thought to have been exposed to the novel coronavirus through community spread. This is the third confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Saline County. Illinois Department of Public Health, the local healthcare provider, Egyptian Health Department, and the individual have all been notified and are monitoring the situation. [Read more...]
NC Board Approves Insurance, IDOT Agreement, and Purchase of Sanitary Jet
Citywide rummage sales and cleanup re-scheduled for June
Employee health insurance representative for the Village of Norris City Danny Woosley was on the conference call for the board meeting on Monday night reporting that the current plan was set to increase 6% this year and that he had been looking at other options for the village. [Read more...]
SECOND SALINE COUNTY RESIDENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday, April 6, 2020 of a Saline County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home and doing well. The individual had already been following appropriate guidelines prior to notification of the confirmed results. This is the second laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Saline County. Illinois Department of Public Health, the local healthcare provider, Egyptian Health Department, and the individual have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois has risen dramatically over the past week. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), on April 6, 2020, the confirmed total of COVID-19 in the State is 12,262 individuals.
We can expect more cases to be confirmed locally, PLEASE NOTE, per Illinois Department of Public Health: • There are likely a large number of cases with no symptoms in each community that have not been confirmed by a test. • Many people who are ill may not have been tested yet. • Many who have tested positive are no longer contagious as the number of tests being conducted is increasing.
The number of cases can be reduced by adhering to public health guidance on social distancing, washing hands frequently, disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, and staying home when you are ill.
COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for further guidance. In addition, several COVID-19 hotlines have been established: • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) o 1-800-889-3931 DPH.SICK.ILLINOIS.GOV • Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) o 1-844-988-7800 • Ferrell Hospital (Triage Nurse) o (618) 273-2275 • Harrisburg Medical Center o (618)253-7671 Clinicians are there to answer questions, assess each caller and advise on next steps.
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. The spread of incorrect information during disease outbreaks can lead people to take actions which may not be beneficial to their health or the health of others. Follow the CDC, IDPH, Illinois Coronavirus website, EHD websites and social media accounts for such trusted information. Public health officials will not be releasing more specific details about this individual due to privacy issues.
“Drive Through” Food Pantry Serves 87 Families at The Roads Church on Saturday
Brian Scroggins and Randy Questell load groceries into a vehicle at Saturday's "drive through" food distribution at The Roads Church, while David Scroggins assists. Photo by Kathy Sands
With the Illinois mandatory shutdown now extended to the end of April, it is expected that not just White County, but all counties in Illinois will see the demand for food assistance increase, as more and more people are thrown out of work while the economy comes to a partial or complete standstill, depending on what business you work for, due to the COVID-19 health crisis. [Read more...]
GALLATIN COUNTY RESIDENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Gallatin County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 60’s is at home and in isolation. This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Gallatin County. Illinois Department of Public Health, Egyptian Health Department and the individual have all been notified and are monitoring the situation. [Read more...]
