IDPH reports 250 new cases of coronavirus

Posted on March 24, 2020
State health officials reported four more deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident in her 90s. (Photo Pixabay)

 

By Neil Doyle

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced 250 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the state total to 1,535.

The IDPH reported four more deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident in her 90s.

There are 32 counties in Illinois reporting cases.  Health officials say there are no new cases in McLean County.  Cases by county can be found here.

The age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years.

For all personal protective equipment (PPE) donations, email [email protected].  For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email [email protected].

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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