Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
We are announcing one new case today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 91 cases. There have been a total of four COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time.
For information on demographics, please visit the Champaign-Urbana Public Health website at: https://www.c- uphd.org/champaign-urbana-illinois-coronavirus-information.html
Champaign County COVID-19 Resource Site
During this challenging time, the community is coming together to provide solutions. A county website has been created to provide information, updates and needed resources that provide support. This information can be found at: champaigncountycovid19.org
The COVID-19 website will be updated as new information is received.
Additional resources and information
211 – This is a service provided by the United Way with trained specialists to match people to the right service agency based on your individual needs. For access, dial 211 or visit the Champaign County 211 website at uwayhelps.org/211.
Mask guidance – All Illinoisans should wear a mask or face covering when they must leave their home and they cannot maintain 6 feet of physical distance between themselves and others.
Examples include:
For essential work
For grocery shopping
For pharmacy or restaurant pickup
Other travel deemed essential by the stay-at-home order
A mask is not necessary for outdoor activities, provided you can maintain 6 feet distance from others. The CDC is recommending cloth face coverings because medical grade masks should be reserved for healthcare or first responders.
CDC’s guidance on how to make a face mask:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
According to the Illinois Poison Center (IPC), there has been an increase of cleaning product exposures by 30 percent compared to last year. IPC recommends the following whenever using cleaning products:
Always read the product label first and use the product according to the label.
Store cleaning products out of sight, in locked cabinets.
Keep all household cleaning products and other potentially harmful products separated from food products.
Never leave a cleaning product open and unattended.
When using cleaning products, work in well-ventilated areas.
Dispose of cleaning products according to the instructions on the label or at your community chemical waste drop-off site.
For more information, visit the IPC’s website: www.illinoispoisoncenter.org.
Community transmission
We have community transmission, meaning the virus is circulating among the local community and infecting people who are not sure how or where they were infected, we all should consider ourselves at risk for exposure to COVID-19. That means that everyone should stay home as much as possible and self-monitor for symptoms. Self-monitoring means checking yourself daily for fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore throat. Health officials do not indicate testing for mildly ill or asymptomatic people.
COVID-19 Patient Resources Carle (217) 902-6100
Carle remains open to meet essential Primary and Specialty Care needs. Examples of essential appointments include high blood pressure, ear infection and minor cuts and fractures. Patients should call the COVID-19 Hotline at (217) 902-6100 to be assessed and directed to the appropriate location for care. Your provider may address many health needs by phone or virtual visits in accordance with social distancing best practice. All Carle Emergency Departments remain open for people needing immediate care for life-threatening emergencies.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (217) 239-7877
Email coronavirus@c-uphd.org
Updated information available at c-uphd.org.
Follow Champaign-Urbana Public Health District on Facebook for up to date information.
Christie Clinic (217) 366-4070 (8 am – 5 pm; Monday – Friday)
Visit christieclinic.com or follow Christie Clinic on social media for the most up to date information on COVID-19.
Christie Clinic is moving as many visits as possible to Christie Clinic Telehealth to keep patients connected with their provider. To request a virtual appointment, patients should visit their MyChristie patient portal or call their provider to determine the best appointment solution.
Christie Clinic Convenient Cares now operating out of the Christie Clinic in Urbana and Christie Clinic in Danville on Vermilion locations.
OSF 833-OSF KNOW (833-673-5669)
The COVID-19 Nurse Hotline is staffed by OSF registered nurses around the clock, and during times of heavy usage will be staffed by other OSF health care professionals.
Clare, the virtual assistant chatbot on osfhealthcare.org, is equipped to begin screenings for and educate the public about COVID-19.
OSF COVID Companion is a free text messaging tool that the public can use to receive guidance about COVID-19. To subscribe, users can text OSF to 67634.
OSF SilverCloud-An online platform available at osfhealthcare.org/silvercloud, available 24/7 to help manage stress, anxiety and depression. It’s backed by a live health care professional who can direct users to in-person or telehealth care if necessary.
OSF HealthCare is launching a Pandemic Health Worker Program (PHWP) that will serve individ
