SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Seven more cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Illinois, raising the total to 32.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the State Public Health Director, said the ages range from a youth male in Chicago to individuals in their 70’s.
“While older adults appear to be suffering more severe illness, the young child in Chicago is a reminder that anyone can be infected with this virus,” Ezike said.
Around 29% of the positive cases are travel related, and 44% are because of contact with a COVID-19 patient. The rest do not have a clear connection.
“We have about 95% in isolation either at home or in the hospital,” Ezike said.
There have been no deaths in Illinois related to coronavirus.
