coronavirus count

May 1 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker details his plan for how to implement contact tracing in Illinois.

On the same day Illinois’ modified stay-at-home order took effect, the state reported more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily increase in the state since the pandemic began. There were 3,137 additional cases confirmed in the last 24 hours, health officials announced. That brings the state total to 56,055. The state also reported an additional 105 fatalities, lifting…

With Illinois staring down another 30 days of a statewide stay-at-home order, Gov. J.B. Pritzker acknowledged Friday that some cities could reopen before May 30, depending on their infection and hospitalization rates. “Yes. We absolutely are looking at all of the hospitalization numbers,” Pritzker said Friday, the same day his modified order took effect. “It has to do with –…

Illinois reported 2,563 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, bringing the statewide number of infections 52,918 one day before a modified stay-at-home order takes effect. The state also reported an additional 141 fatalities, lifting the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 2,355. The number close to numbers seen Tuesday, which saw the state’s highest amount of deaths in…

Illinois reported 2,253 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, bringing the statewide number of infections over 50,000. “Today, we are reporting that we have reached an unfortunate milestone of over 50,000 cases here in Illinois,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. The total number of cases as of Wednesday, sat at 50,355. The state also reported an…

April 29 briefing: Dr. Ngozi Ezike details the latest coronavirus case numbers for Illinois.

April 29 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker talks PPE in Illinois and how the state is handling coronavirus in long-term healthcare facility.

Illinois’ death toll rose the highest amount in a single day since the coronavirus pandemic began Tuesday, with 144 deaths reported in 24 hours, lifting the total number of fatalities associated with the virus above 2,000. As of Tuesday afternoon, the death toll from the virus sat at 2,125. Eighty percent of the most recent deaths were reported in northern…

April 28 briefing: Dr. Ngozi Ezike details latest coronavirus numbers for Illinois.

Illinois’ total number of coronavirus cases climbed to 45,883 Monday with 1,980 in the last 24 hours, health officials announced. There were also 50 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities associated with the virus in the state to 1,983. The increase in cases comes as the state also raises the number of tests being…

April 27 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker reports latest coronavirus hospitalization numbers.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday he’s hopeful the state can begin reopening by June, possibly even sooner. The statement comes one day after Pritzker announced plans to extend a statewide stay-at-home order through May 30. “I hope [reopening[ could occur before the end of May,” Pritzker said, noting that a potential reopening would likely be gradual. Pritzker had previously...

Illinois’ total number of coronavirus cases climbed to near 40,000 Friday as the state saw its highest number of new daily cases related to the virus. The state reported 2,724 new cases since Thursday. “This is the largest 24-hour increase to date,” Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said, adding, however that the increase comes amid a…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday touted the progress of coronavirus testing in Illinois as the state surpassed more than 10,000 tests in a 24-hour period.

At the state of Illinois’ daily coronavirus news briefing on Friday, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced an additional 2,724 cases in the state, the highest single-day total yet.

Illinois’ daily coronavirus testing reached an important milestone Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced. The state finally surpassed its goal of 10,000 daily tests, exceeding that number by a large margin with 16,124 tests reported. “Surpassing 10,000 tests is an important milestone, not only because it allows us to isolate more of those who are COVID-positive so they don’t spread the…

Illinois’ total number of coronavirus cases climbed to 36,934 Thursday as the statewide stay-at-home order was extended through May. The state reported 1,826 new cases since Wednesday, which saw the highest daily count since the pandemic began. There were also 123 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities associated with the virus in the state…

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced an additional 1,826 cases, lifting the number of cases statewide to 36,934.

Illinois reported a new daily high for coronavirus cases, with more than 2,000 additional cases reported in the last 24 hours, officials said Wednesday. The new cases lift the statewide total over 35,000, with state officials saying a peak still has not been reached. Wednesday’s data showed an increase of 2,049 cases, lifting the statewide total to 35,108 since the…

April 22 briefing: Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, breaks down the latest coronavirus numbers in Illinois.