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On March 2, a fourth case was announced by Illinois officials, the wife of the third case; she subsequently began home isolation. Officials also announced the details that her husband had been isolated at [[Northwest Community Hospital]] in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois]] since his case was reported two days earlier. Both |
On March 2, a fourth case was announced by Illinois officials, the wife of the third case; she subsequently began home isolation. Officials also announced the details that her husband had been isolated at [[Northwest Community Hospital]] in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois]] since his case was reported two days earlier. Both were in their 70s.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rosenberg-Douglas |first1=Katherine |last2=McCoppin |first2=Robert |last3=Schenker |first3=Lisa |title=4th case of coronavirus found in Illinois as wife of infected man being treated at Arlington Heights hospital also tests positive |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-coronavirus-illinois-arlington-heights-20200302-xipfwlyrubah5n5xccxcdlfbpu-story.html |accessdate=15 March 2020 |work=Chicago Tribune |publisher=Tribune Publishing |date=2 March 2020}}</ref> |
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On March 5, public health officials in Chicago reported a fifth case of coronavirus in a man in his 20s who recently traveled to [[2020 coronavirus pandemic in Italy|Italy]] and returned to Illinois on a flight to [[Chicago O'Hare International Airport]]. The new case was hospitalized at [[Rush University Medical Center]].<ref>{{cite web|date=5 March 2020|access-date=5 March 2020|title=Coronavirus in Illinois: 5th Case Confirmed in Man Who Flew to O'Hare After Travel to Italy|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coronavirus-in-illinois-5th-case-confirmed-in-man-who-flew-to-ohare-after-travel-to-italy/2231672/|work=[[WMAQ-TV|WMAQ]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305212749/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coronavirus-in-illinois-5th-case-confirmed-in-man-who-flew-to-ohare-after-travel-to-italy/2231672/|archive-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 6, a sixth case was reported in Chicago. The patient, a classroom assistant in the [[Vaughn Occupational High School]], had been on the ''[[Grand Princess]]'' cruise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-new-developments-20200307-pf3rb73gnzdgvlk3uuz4v6sihm-story.html|title=CPS special education classroom assistant tested positive with coronavirus, marking Illinois' 6th patient|last=Leone|first=Gregory Pratt, Angie Leventis Lourgos, Javonte Anderson, Hannah|website=chicagotribune.com|access-date=2020-03-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307025818/https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-new-developments-20200307-pf3rb73gnzdgvlk3uuz4v6sihm-story.html|archive-date=2020-03-07|url-status=live}}</ref> |
On March 5, public health officials in Chicago reported a fifth case of coronavirus in a man in his 20s who recently traveled to [[2020 coronavirus pandemic in Italy|Italy]] and returned to Illinois on a flight to [[Chicago O'Hare International Airport]]. The new case was hospitalized at [[Rush University Medical Center]].<ref>{{cite web|date=5 March 2020|access-date=5 March 2020|title=Coronavirus in Illinois: 5th Case Confirmed in Man Who Flew to O'Hare After Travel to Italy|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coronavirus-in-illinois-5th-case-confirmed-in-man-who-flew-to-ohare-after-travel-to-italy/2231672/|work=[[WMAQ-TV|WMAQ]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305212749/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coronavirus-in-illinois-5th-case-confirmed-in-man-who-flew-to-ohare-after-travel-to-italy/2231672/|archive-date=5 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 6, a sixth case was reported in Chicago. The patient, a classroom assistant in the [[Vaughn Occupational High School]], had been on the ''[[Grand Princess]]'' cruise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-new-developments-20200307-pf3rb73gnzdgvlk3uuz4v6sihm-story.html|title=CPS special education classroom assistant tested positive with coronavirus, marking Illinois' 6th patient|last=Leone|first=Gregory Pratt, Angie Leventis Lourgos, Javonte Anderson, Hannah|website=chicagotribune.com|access-date=2020-03-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307025818/https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-new-developments-20200307-pf3rb73gnzdgvlk3uuz4v6sihm-story.html|archive-date=2020-03-07|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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2020 coronavirus pandemic in Illinois | |
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Disease | COVID-19 |
Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
Location | Illinois, United States |
First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
Arrival date | January 24, 2020 (4 years, 4 months, 1 week and 3 days) |
Confirmed cases | 93[1][2] |
Recovered | 2 |
Deaths | 0 |
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic in Illinois began on January 24, 2020, when a woman in Chicago, who had just returned from the epidemic's center in Wuhan, China, tested positive for the virus.[1][3] This was the second case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. The woman's husband was diagnosed with the disease a few days later, the first known case of human-to-human transmission in the United States. By March 13, there were 46 diagnosed cases in the state.
In mid-March, as the number of known cases rose into the double digits, the state took measures to halt its spread. The state closed all schools and colleges, ordered a stop to eviction enforcements, and cancelled large gatherings of people. On March 15, the governor ordered all bars and restaurants closed to sit-in diners.
Timeline
January
On January 24, 2020, Illinois health officials announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in the state of Illinois, also the second confirmed case in the United States. The case was a woman in her 60s who had returned from Wuhan, China, at the origin of the outbreak. The woman began to experience symptoms after returning to Chicago. She was isolated at St. Alexius Medical Center in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates.[4]
On January 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that the first human-to-human transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (then known as 2019-nCoV) had occurred in Chicago. According to the CDC, the woman who was the first Illinois case had transmitted the virus to her husband, who was confirmed as the second Illinois case and the sixth U.S. case after testing positive. He was isolated at the same hospital as his wife.[5]
February
On February 7, the two Illinois cases were released from the hospital and began home isolation.[6] Both made full recoveries and were released from isolation on February 14.[7][8] On February 29, another Illinois resident tested positive for the virus in suburban Cook County.[9]
March
On March 2, a fourth case was announced by Illinois officials, the wife of the third case; she subsequently began home isolation. Officials also announced the details that her husband had been isolated at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois since his case was reported two days earlier. Both were in their 70s.[10]
On March 5, public health officials in Chicago reported a fifth case of coronavirus in a man in his 20s who recently traveled to Italy and returned to Illinois on a flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The new case was hospitalized at Rush University Medical Center.[11] On March 6, a sixth case was reported in Chicago. The patient, a classroom assistant in the Vaughn Occupational High School, had been on the Grand Princess cruise.[12]
On March 8, a seventh case was announced in Cook County. The man in his 60s had not traveled to an area impacted by coronavirus, and did not have any contact with other cases; as a result, Illinois officials reported the patient as the first evidence of community transmission within Illinois. He was also reported to be in serious condition.[13] Additionally, a Missouri case connected to Illinois was confirmed; the patient had returned from Italy on a flight to O'Hare, then took an Amtrak train to St. Louis, where she tested positive.[14]
On March 9, four additional cases were announced in Cook County, bringing the state's total number of cases to eleven. Governor J. B. Pritzker also announced a disaster proclamation (a state of emergency) for the state of Illinois.[15] On March 10, Governor Pritzker announced eight new presumptive positive cases, two of which were the first cases outside of Cook County. These cases brought Illinois's total number of cases to 19.[16]
On March 11, six new cases of the coronavirus were reported, bringing the total to 25.[17] Northwestern University announced an extension of spring break for an additional week followed by holding classes remotely until at least April 27.[18] Courses at the University of Illinois will be held entirely online after spring break; residence and dining halls will remain open.[19] On March 12, seven new cases of the coronavirus were reported by officials, bringing the total to 32.[20]
On March 13, fourteen new cases of the coronavirus were reported by officials, bringing the total to 46. Governor Pritzker also announced statewide school closures until 30 March.[21] Additionally, casinos statewide would close for 14 days beginning on March 16.[22] The Cook County Circuit court announced that “no orders for an eviction or foreclosure will be entered during the 30-day period.”[23]
On March 14, the first COVID-19 cases in Downstate Illinois, with confirmed patients announced in Woodford, Cumberland, St. Clair and Sangamon Counties.[24][25] Another new case, in DuPage County, was the first Illinoisan resident of a long-term care facility to contract the virus. At O'Hare Airport, travelers returning from Europe faced enhanced screening from U.S. Customs officials due to the federal travel ban put in place the day before. The screenings led to long waits and overcrowded facilities in the airport, which both Pritzker and Lightfoot harshly criticized as unsafe.[26]
On March 15, additional cases were confirmed in Champaign, Clinton, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties bringing the total to 93.[27]
On March 16, Peoria and Will Counties have confirmed cases which in turn brought the confirmed cases to 105. [1][28]
Government response
On March 9, Governor J. B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation, the state's equivalent to a state of emergency, as four new cases were announced in the state.[29]
On March 12, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that after meeting with Comcast executives, the company would "double internet speeds to low income households nationally. Also, 60 free days of internet for low income households" would be available starting March 16.[30]
On March 13, Governor Pritzker announced that all schools in Illinois would close for a period to begin the following Tuesday and last until the end of the month. The governor's announcement came after hundreds of public school districts and private schools had already announced closures.[31]
On March 15, Governor Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants will be closed until March 30 as "it is his way on enforcing and preserving the safety and health of all residents of Illinois". Businesses with delivery options will still be able to serve.[32][33] Chicago's Navy Pier closed until April 2[34].
Economic impact
From March 16 until May 6, American Airlines, which has a major hub at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, will suspend long haul international flights. [35]
School closures
On March 9, Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes due to potential exposure of a student to the virus.[36]
In the following days, several universities in Illinois closed or cancelled classes. Northwestern University extended its spring break by one week, after which classes would be held remotely rather than on campus.[37] The University of Illinois took similar measures, adding that residence and dining halls would remain open.[38]
Many more Illinois schools, both public and private, announced closures in the following days, including the Archdiocese of Chicago. When Chicago Public Schools did not announce a closure, the Chicago Teachers Union demanded that the district close its schools immediately.[39] Finally, on March 13 Governor Pritzker announced that all schools in the state would be closed between March 17 and 30.[40]
Impact on sports
Most of state's sports teams were affected. In Major League Baseball, the 2020 Chicago White Sox season and 2020 Chicago Cubs season will begin no sooner than April 9, instead of March 26 as originally planned.[41][42] In the National Basketball Association, the 2019–20 Chicago Bulls season was suspended for at least 30 days starting on March 12.[43] In the National Hockey League, the 2019–20 Chicago Blackhawks season was suspended for an indefinite amount of time on the same date.[44] In Major League Soccer, the 2020 Chicago Fire FC season was suspended for 30 days starting on March 12.[45]
Also on March 12, the NCAA cancelled all winter and spring tournaments, most notably the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, affecting colleges and universities statewide.[46]
Also on March 12, the Illinois High School Association announced the cancellation of most remaining winter State Series postseason tournaments, with basketball being the main activity affected.[47]
References
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- ^ [1], NBC Chicago. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ "Chicago woman infects husband with coronavirus, US issues travel warning" Archived 2020-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, WGN9 TV, Chicago, IL. Jan. 30, 2020
- ^ "Coronavirus Confirmed In Chicago; Woman In Her 60s Being Treated For Symptoms". CBS Chicago. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ Ellwood, Patrick (30 January 2020). "Chicago woman infects husband with coronavirus, US issues travel warning". WGNTV. WGN9 Chicago. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ Griffin, Jake (7 February 2020). "Couple diagnosed with coronavirus now out of Hoffman Estates hospital". Daily Herald. Daily Herald. Daily Herald. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ "Chicago Coronavirus Patients Released From Home Isolation Following Recovery". NBC5 Chicago. NBC. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ^ "Public Health Officials Announce Two Chicago Patients Released From Home Isolation Per CDC Guidance". Illinois Department of Public Health. February 15, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ "State of Illinois Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case In Illinois". Illinois Department of Public Health. February 29, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ Rosenberg-Douglas, Katherine; McCoppin, Robert; Schenker, Lisa (2 March 2020). "4th case of coronavirus found in Illinois as wife of infected man being treated at Arlington Heights hospital also tests positive". Chicago Tribune. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus in Illinois: 5th Case Confirmed in Man Who Flew to O'Hare After Travel to Italy". WMAQ. 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 5 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Leone, Gregory Pratt, Angie Leventis Lourgos, Javonte Anderson, Hannah. "CPS special education classroom assistant tested positive with coronavirus, marking Illinois' 6th patient". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
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- ^ "Missouri Woman With Coronavirus Flew Into O'Hare, Took Train From Chicago". NBC 5 Chicago. NBC. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Pritzker says Illinois coronavirus tally hits 11, declares state of emergency". 2020-03-09. Archived from the original on 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ Horng, Eric (2020-03-10). "8 new Illinois coronavirus cases announced in Kane, Henry, Cook Counties, bringing state total to 19; 4 schools closed". abc7chicago. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "Illinois announces 6 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 25; majority in Chicago area". ABC7 Chicago. Archived from the original on 12 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus Update, March 11, 2020". Northwestern University. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ Zigterman, Ben. "UPDATE: UI to shift to online classes after spring break". The News-Gazette. Archived from the original on 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ^ "7 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois, including child; state total now 32". FOX 32 Chicago. March 12, 2020.
- ^ staff, Chicago Tribune. "Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here's what's happening Saturday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "All Illinois Casinos to Close for 14 Days Starting Monday".
- ^ "Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County > HOME > INFORMATION REGARDING CORONA VIRUS". cookcountycourt.org. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ "First Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Central and Southern Illinois". Illinois Department of Public Health. March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ Morgan, Josh. "Two patients in Springfield test positive for COVID-19". WREX. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ Behm, Carly; Wittich, Jake (15 March 2020). "Pritzker tweets 'federal government needs to get its s@#t together' after coronavirus screenings cause delays, crowds at O'Hare". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Public Health Officials Announce 29 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois". Illinois Department of Publich Health. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Public Health Officials Announce 12 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois". IDPH. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ Lansu, Michael (March 9, 2020). "Four New Coronavirus Cases Prompt Illinois Disaster Declaration". WBEZ.org. Chicago Public Media. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ Schutz, Paris (2020-03-12). "Lightfoot: Effective Monday, Comcast will double internet speeds to low income households nationally. Also, 60 free days of internet for low income households. Lightfoot says the move came after requests from her office". @paschutz. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ^ "All Illinois Schools to Close Due to Coronavirus, Governor Announces". NBC-5 Chicago. NBCUniversal. March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ Melendez, Lauren. "Dining-in at all restaurants; bars across Illinois to cease for two weeks amid COVID-19 spread". WEEK. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ Sfondeles, Tina (2020-03-15). "Pritzker orders all bars and restaurants to close to dine-in customers by end of day Monday". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
- ^ Nolen, Jermaine (2020-03-15). "Navy Pier closed through April 2 to help slow spread of coronavirus". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
- ^ American Airlines to suspend nearly all long-haul international flights starting March 16 Yahoo! News, March 14, 2020]
- ^ "Loyola Academy in Wilmette Cancels Classes Over Coronavirus Exposure". Archived from the original on March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus Update, March 11, 2020". Northwestern University. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ Zigterman, Ben. "UPDATE: UI to shift to online classes after spring break". The News-Gazette. Archived from the original on 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ^ "Coronavirus Closings: Chicago Teachers Union Demands CPS Close All Schools Due To COVID-19". CBS 2 Chicago. CBS Television Stations. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ staff, Chicago Tribune. "Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here's what's happening Saturday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "MLB suspends spring training, delays Opening Day at least two weeks". ESPN.com. March 12, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
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- ^ NHL statement on coronavirus NHL, March 12, 2020
- ^ MLS postponed for 30 days; USMNT, USWNT friendlies canceled ESPN, March 12, 2020
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