Event Status March 27th, 2020 Summary of event: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.htm Illinois: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
Total Cases: 2,538
Total deaths: 26
McLean County:
Approximate Tests Provided – 134
Negative Tests – 85
Current Persons Under Investigation – 49
Confirmed Cases – 9
Hospitalized – 3
Deaths – 1
McLean County Health Department (MCHD) Activities
MCHD is still open with some service modifications. Clients are asked to reschedule appointments for services if sick.
Communicable Disease staff have been working with community partners to ensure adequate screening and
immediate isolation procedures are in place in preparation for McLean County cases.
Promoting key messages to the public to practice Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions, to avoid travel to countries with
sustained ongoing transmission and to call your healthcare provider if you develop COVID-19 symptoms in order to
receive instructions on how to access healthcare services.
Promotion of information/guidance to McLean County residents through website/social media
o MCHD website: https://health.mcleancountyil.gov/
o MCHD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McLeanHealth
o MCHD Twitter: https://twitter.com/McLeanHealth?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Implemented communication methods to improve communication between McLean County community partners and
the McLean County Health Department:
o Agencies/organizations seeking guidance: 309-846-1071
o Media: 309-888-5448
o Public:
PATH/ 2-1-1
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Hotline
800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV
Updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance provided to community stakeholders with
instructions to monitor the CDC COVID-19 website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for
future updates/revisions:
o Households: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/index.html
o Older Adults: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/retirement/checklist.html
o Parents : https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html
o First Responders: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/first-responders.html
Expectations for the Community
Observe the Shelter-In-Place Executive Order and only leave your home if necessary.
Older people and people with severe chronic conditions should take special precautions because they are at higher
risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness.
Understand that there are limited testing supplies at state and commercial laboratories at this time. This has resulted
in the need to prioritize testing to those most in need.
Stay at home if you are sick.
There is currently no vaccine or other medical countermeasures for COVID-19.
Follow MCHD guidance regarding quarantine or isolation, when advised to do so.
Practice non-pharmaceutical interventions recommended by the CDC, including:
o Avoid ill people
o Stay home when ill
o Wash hands (soap and water or use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol)
o Cover cough and sneezes
o Disinfect surfaces regularly
Follow MCHD and CDC social media messages.
For all personal protective equipment (PPE) 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.
COVID-19 Testing Criteria
Is COVID-19 testing available? – Yes. Healthcare providers have been provided the criteria that has to be met for
residents to be tested. Criteria for testing is constantly updated to keep up with the evolving response.
How many have been tested? – There have been approximately 123 residents tested for COVID-19 through state and
commercial labs as of 3/25/2020.
Is anyone being monitored? – Yes. MCHD staff are actively monitoring any identified individuals who are at high risk for exposure to COVID-19. Residents who meet criteria for monitoring are provided information on self- quarantining, symptoms, and what to do if they develop symptoms.
Resources
McLean County Health Department website/social media: https://health.mcleancountyil.gov/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Illinois Department of Public Health – http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-
