COVID-19

Logan County Department of Public Health Confirms First Positive Case

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[August 17, 2020]  The first positive case of COVID-19 in a Logan County, Illinois resident has been confirmed. The individual is a female in her 40s.

The individual was tested on 3/31/2020 at the drive-thru Memorial Physician Services Respiratory Clinic in Springfield, Illinois. At the time of testing she presented with mild symptoms which have improved. She is currently isolating at home and receiving no treatment. This individual has no known history of travel or contact with a person infected with COVID-19.

What to do if you have respiratory symptoms?

The Illinois Department of Public Health urges you to stay home for at least 7 days after you first became ill, or 72 hours after your fever has resolved and symptoms are improving, whichever is longer.

You should consult with your health care provider if you have a fever, cough, trouble breathing, or other flu-like symptoms that are not better or are worsening after 24-48 hours. You should also consult with your health care provider if you have mild symptoms and are pregnant or immunosuppressed or are an older adult with chronic health conditions.

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If you think you need immediate medical attention, who should you call?

If you need immediate medical attention, and you think you may have COVID-19, please call ahead to your health care provider before going in for care. This will allow them to take the right steps to protect themselves and other patients. As always, if you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911 and if you have been exposed to COVID-19, notify dispatch personnel so emergency medical services personnel can take steps to protect themselves.

Logan County Data

As dashboard with updated information is maintained by the Logan County Department of Public Health and is available at www.lcdph.org

Statewide Data

A continually updated map of statewide data is maintained by the Illinois Department of Public Health and available online at: https://www.dph.illinois. gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus

[Don Cavi, MS, LEHP
Public Health Administrator
Logan County Department of Public Health]

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