OTTAWA – LaSalle County Health Department (LCDH) has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case in LaSalle County. The case is a male in his 60s. The individual was hospitalized, but is now home in isolation.
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OTTAWA – LaSalle County Health Department (LCDH) has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case in LaSalle County. The case is a male in his 60s. The individual was hospitalized, but is now home in isolation. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information regarding this case. Public health officials are working actively to identify and investigate all individuals who were in contact with the case. No further information regarding the investigation is available at this time.
The county’s first two cases announced in mid-March, a female in her teens and a man in his 40s, have recovered and have been released from isolation. In addition, all close contacts with these two cases who had been placed under a quarantine order by LaSalle County Health Department have also been released.
The Health Department expects to see additional cases and residents need to assume that they have been exposed to COVID-19. Every single LaSalle County resident can help by staying home, limiting the number of people you are in contact with, maintaining a 6-foot distance from others, and washing your hands. If someone develops symptoms of cough and fever, they should stay home and isolate themselves from others. Should symptoms worsen, they should contact their healthcare providers immediately.
On Saturday, March 21, Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home Executive Order” went into effect until April 7. The order prohibits things like visiting the homes of friends and holding gatherings of any size. The order closes all non-essential establishments, including most retail, recreation, and entertainment businesses. It does not prohibit essential activities like going to the grocery store, taking your pet for a walk, or receiving medical care. Be mindful of those who are at a greater risk for contracting this virus, including older adults and those with certain health conditions. All of these measures will help reduce the number of people who become sick at any given time and the possibility of exhausting the health care resources. Stay home and stay healthy.
The LaSalle County Health Department encourages residents to stay informed on the evolving situation.
Get the latest guidance for school, employers and community preparedness by visiting Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities or by visiting the Health Department’s website at www.lasallecounty.org. For general questions about COVID-19, call the IDPH hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
