DeKalb County COVID-19 cases rise to 995

By Northern Star Staff

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 995.

Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 113 are younger than 19, 257 are in their 20s, 165 are in their 30s, 136 are in their 40s, 128 are in their 50s, 74 are in their 60s, 57 are in their 70s, and 65 are 80 or older. 

As of Friday, 32 people have died from the coronavirus in the county, according to the DCHD

At Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center, 1212 S. Second St., 26 staff members and 55 residents have tested positive; as of Friday, 12 Pine Acres residents have died from COVID-19. 

At Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion, 515 North Main St., 21 staff members and 36 residents tested positive for COVID-19. As of Friday, 11 Willow Crest residents have died from COVID-19. 

Statewide, there are 202,691 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 7,721 recorded deaths as of 3:06 p.m. Friday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health

CVS Pharmacy, 1022 West Lincoln Highway, offers COVID-19 testing by appointment. Visit the CVS website for more information.

Visit the IDPH website for information on testing sites

Contact the IDPH hotline at 800-889-3931 or email [email protected] for questions about COVID-19.