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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020
Nation shuts down as coronavirus threat rises Governor makes call to close bars, restaurants
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE VILLA PARK REVIEW
News updates about the COVID-19 coronavirus have been changing almost hourly. What started as a mild threat heard on the news has now escalated to what could well be an illness that threatens the entire globe. There have been conspiracy theories of many levels to assertions that “it’s not that bad” to full-blown lockdowns of school districts, college and universities, government agencies and, by order of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, all bars and restaurants on Sunday. At press time, the most recent developments include: • A resident of DuPage DuPage County tested positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus; • County Board Chairman Dan Cronin supports Pritzker’s emergency declaration; • As mentioned, the governor calls for closing bars and restaurants throughout the state for two weeks.
latest reports. No other information about the woman was released. State and local public health officials have started an investigation to learn who may have had contact with the woman prior to the diagnosis. “Our staff is working to quickly identify, interview and learn the risk for people who may have been in close contact with the first COVID-19 case in DuPage County,” said Karen Ayala, executive director,
DuPage County Health Department. “Our highest priority is the health and safety of all who live, work and play in DuPage County, and we will continue to use every available resource to prepare our communities for additional cases of COVID-19.”
the state’s disaster response costs would be eligible for reimbursement through federal government programs and making State Disaster Relief Funds available. Cronin expressed support for the governor’s decision to issue an Emergency Proclamation. The folCronin supports governor’s lowing is a portion of a statement emergency declaration released by Cronin: On March 9, Pritzker proclaimed “Today we stand with the govera state of emergency to assure that nor as he has acted to better prepare
our state for the next phase of our response to COVID-19. While the risk to Illinoisans remains low, the governor’s proclamation provides an avenue for state and local governments to access federal funding for our planning and response efforts. It also allows the state to better assist county and local governments and to procure emergency supplies and
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DuPage County resident tests positive for coronavirus disease On Saturday, March 14, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Pritzker announced that a resident of DuPage County had tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The resident is a female in her 60s and was in stable condition at the
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Signs such as this one at an area Target store, limiting customers to specific amounts of items such as disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizers and hand and face wipes, were common in stores as customers stocked up on disinfectants, toilet paper and cleaning supplies in the wake of the spread of the coronavirus.
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