SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,178 new cases COVID-19, including 39 additional deaths. Last week was the first week the total deaths have gone down since the pandemic began. The total cases reported Tuesday are lower due to the holiday weekend with fewer testing locations open. Authorities also announced more Remdesiver medication was delivered to Illinois hospitals.
The IDPH is reporting a total of 113,195 cases since the pandemic began, including 4,923 deaths.
Since this crisis began, there have been 22 positive staff and 47 positive residents at the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Manteno. Sadly, ten of those who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away. The Veterans’ home in Anna has seen five residents test positive, one resident in LaSalle, and no positive cases at the Veterans’ Home in Quincy.
