CORONAVIRUS DISEASE COVID-19

COVID Guidance for the Community​
May 29, 2020 begins Phase 3 of Restore Illinois 
June 26, 2020 begins Phase 4 of Restore Illinois
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We will continue to update this page as additional guidance is received. Thank you. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 21, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of fifteen Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 female in her 40’s
  • 1 male in his 40’s
  • 1 female in her 50’s
  • 1 female in her 60’s
  • 1 male in his 80’s
 
The following are related to an outbreak setting:
  • 3 males in their 20’s
  • 2 males in their 30’s
  • 4 males in their 40’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
 
All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
We ask for the community’s assistance in slowing the spread of this communicable disease. Please continue to protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering, maintaining at least six feet distance, and practicing proper handwashing. We ask that you stay home when ill and avoid contact with people who are ill. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 20, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of twenty-nine Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 1 female in her 60’s
 
The following are related to an outbreak setting:
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 9 males in their 30’s
  • 7 males in their 40’s
  • 8 males in their 50’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
 
All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
We ask for the community’s assistance in slowing the spread of this communicable disease. Please continue to protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering, maintaining at least six feet distance, and practicing proper handwashing. We ask that you stay home when ill and avoid contact with people who are ill. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 19, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of twelve Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 2 males in their 20’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
 
The following are related to an outbreak setting:
  • 5 males in their 30’s
  • 2 males in their 50’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
 
All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
We ask for the community’s assistance in slowing the spread of this communicable disease. Please continue to protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering, maintaining at least six feet distance, and practicing proper handwashing. We ask that you stay home when ill and avoid contact with people who are ill. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 18, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of nine Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 1 female in her 30’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
 
The following are related to an outbreak setting:
  • 4 males in their 30’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
  • 1 male in his 70’s
 
All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
We ask for the community’s assistance in slowing the spread of this communicable disease. Please continue to protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering, maintaining at least six feet distance, and practicing proper handwashing. We ask that you stay home when ill and avoid contact with people who are ill. 
​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 17, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of seventeen Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 female youth
  • 1 female in her teens
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 1 male in his 30’s
  • 1 female in her 30’s
  • 1 female in her 40’s
 
The following are related to an outbreak setting:
  • 5 males in their 30’s
  • 2 males in their 50’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
  • 1 male in his 70’s
  • 1 male in his 100’s
 
All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
We ask for the community’s assistance in slowing the spread of this communicable disease. Please continue to protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering, maintaining at least six feet distance, and practicing proper handwashing. We ask that you stay home when ill and avoid contact with people who are ill. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 16, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of thirty-one Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 6 males in their teens
  • 9 females in their teens
  • 2 males in their 20’s
  • 1 female in her 40’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
 
The following are related to an outbreak setting:
  • 4 males in their 20’s
  • 3 males in their 30’s
  • 4 males in their 40’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
 
Two individuals are currently hospitalized (unrelated to the outbreak setting); all other individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
We ask for the community’s assistance in slowing the spread of this communicable disease. Please continue to protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering, maintaining at least six feet distance, and practicing proper handwashing. We ask that you stay home when ill and avoid contact with people who are ill. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 15, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of five Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his teens
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 1 male in his 40’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
  • 1 female in her 50’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 14, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of six Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 1 female in her 30’s
  • 2 males in their 40’s
  • 1 male in his 50’s
  • 1 male in his 60’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 13, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of seventeen Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his teens
  • 4 males in their 20’s
  • 1 female in her 20’s
  • 1 male in his 30’s
  • 3 males in their 40’s
  • 1 female in her 40’s
  • 2 males in their 50’s
  • 1 female in her 50’s
  • 1 male in his 60’s
  • 1 male in his 70’s
  • 1 female in her 80’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
PRESS RELEASES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 12, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of seven Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 3 males in their 20’s
  • 1 male in his 30’s
  • 1 male in his 40’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 11, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of twenty-five Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his teens
  • 1 female in her teens
  • 3 males in their 20’s
  • 4 males in their 30’s
  • 4 males in their 40’s
  • 1 female in her 40’s
  • 4 males in their 50’s
  • 1 female in her 50’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
  • 1 female in her 60’s
  • 1 male in his 70’s
  • 1 male in his 80’s
  • 1 female in her 80’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 11, 2020
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health will announce today that Crawford County will be at COVID-19 WARNING LEVEL. A county enters a warning level when it experiences an increase in two or more indicators from the State’s COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigation plan. These indicators include:
 
  • New cases per 100,000
  • Number of deaths
  • Weekly positivity rate
  • Hospital admissions
  • Tests performed
  • Clusters
  • Emergency Department visits
 
The Crawford County Health Department attributes the increased positive cases to a congregate setting outbreak as well as an increase in the community. The positivity rate increased from 6.7% to 23.4% in recent weeks.
 
Residents are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering, watch your distance (6 feet), and wash your hands as these interventions have been proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We urge the public to limit contacts and gatherings at this time.
 
Business owners are asked to follow IDPH guidelines which require face coverings for employees and all customers entering your place of business. If you need additional guidance, please contact Crawford County Health Department. To learn more about COVID-19 Risk Metrics, please visit dph.illinois.gov.  
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 10, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of twelve Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 female in her 20’s
  • 1 female in her 30’s
  • 2 males in their 30’s
  • 2 males in their 40’s
  • 3 males in their 50’s
  • 3 males in their 60’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 09, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of seventeen Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 3 males in their 20’s
  • 1 female in her 20’s
  • 1 male in his 30’s
  • 4 males in their 40’s
  • 3 males in their 50’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
  • 3 males in their 70’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. One individual is hospitalized and the others are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 08, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of sixteen Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male youth
  • 2 males in their teens
  • 1 female in her teens
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 3 males in their 30’s
  • 3 males in their 40’s
  • 1 female in her 40’s
  • 2 males in their 50’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Individuals with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. It is important to acknowledge that some individuals experience no symptoms at all during their course of illness but may still be spreading the virus.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 06, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of twenty-three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his 20’s
  • 2 females in their 30’s
  • 2 males in their 30’s
  • 1 female in her 40’s
  • 7 males in their 40’s
  • 7 males in their 50’s
  • 3 males in their 60’s
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.

Individuals with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. It is important to acknowledge that some individuals experience no symptoms at all during their course of illness but may still be spreading the virus.

​Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper hand washing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 05, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of twenty-three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 1 male in his teens
  • 3 males in their 20’s
  • 4 males in their 30’s
  • 4 males in their 40’s
  • 6 males in their 50’s
  • 2 males in their 60’s
  • 2 males in their 70’s
  • 1 female in her 70’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. All individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Individuals with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. It is important to acknowledge that some individuals experience no symptoms at all during their course of illness but may still be spreading the virus.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper hand washing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 04, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of thirty-nine Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • 7 males in their 20’s
  • 5 males in their 30’s
  • 5 males in their 40’s
  • 1 female in her 50’s
  • 13 males in their 50’s
  • 3 males in their 60’s
  • 5 males in their 70’s
 
Some cases are related to an outbreak setting however, there are cases that are not related. Two of the individuals are hospitalized and the other individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Individuals with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. It is important to acknowledge that some individuals experience no symptoms at all during their course of illness but may still be spreading the virus.
 
Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea. 
 
It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper hand washing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 03, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male youth
  • Female in her 50’s
  • Male in his 60’s
The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your communities. It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include: social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 02, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male in his 50’s
 The individual is on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
Please take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your communities. It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include: social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   September 01, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Female in her teens
  • Female in her 20’s
  • Female in her 60’s
 The individuals are on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your communities. It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include: social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 31, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  •  Female in her 20’s 
The individual is recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
Please take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your communities. It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include: social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 30, 2020
 
Crawford County Health Department is very saddened to report the first COVID-19 associated death of an individual in their 70’s. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family during their time of sorrow. Additional information will not be released.
 
In addition, five more Crawford County residents tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and are currently isolating at home:
  • Two female youths
  • One male in his 50’s
  • Two males in their 70’s
 
Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your communities. It is important to practice preventative measures to help keep the spread of communicable diseases to a minimum. These precautions include: social distancing, wearing a face covering, limiting in-person interactions, avoiding contact with people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, proper handwashing, cleaning frequently used surfaces, and staying home when sick. It is of the utmost importance that any individual experiencing symptoms isolate from others. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 29, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of five Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male youth
  • Male in his teens
  • Male in his 20’s
  • Male in his 50’s
  • Female in her 50’s
 
The individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a facial covering, washing your hands, socially distancing, and staying home when ill, except to seek medical care. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 28, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  •  Male under the age of 18 years 
The individual is recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a facial covering, washing your hands, socially distancing, and staying home when ill, except to seek medical care. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 27, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of five Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Two females in their 30’s
  • Male in his 50’s
  • Female in her 50’s
  • Male in his 70’s
 
The individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a facial covering, washing your hands, socially distancing, and staying home when ill, except to seek medical care. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 26, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male in his 20’s
  • Male in his 50’s
  • Male in his 60’s
 
All of the individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a facial covering, washing your hands, socially distancing, and staying home when ill, except to seek medical care.
 
Maintaining a personal daily contact diary will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found positive in the future. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 25, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of seven Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male toddler
  • Two females in their 20’s
  • Male in his 40’s
  • Two males in their 50’s
  • Female in her 60’s
All of the individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a facial covering, washing your hands, socially distancing, and staying home when ill, except to seek medical care.
 
Maintaining a personal daily contact diary will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found positive in the future. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 24, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of five Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Female in her teens
  • Female in her 20’s
  • Female in her 40’s
  • Male in his 40’s
  • Female in her 50’s
 
All of the individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a facial covering, washing your hands, socially distancing, and staying home when ill, except to seek medical care.
 
Maintaining a personal daily contact diary will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found positive in the future. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 23, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of seven Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Two females in their 20’s
  • Male in his 30’s
  • Male in his 40’s
  • Female in her 50’s
  • Two males in their 50’s
All of the individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.

Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a facial covering, washing your hands, socially distancing, and staying home when ill, except to seek medical care.
 
Maintaining a personal daily contact diary will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found positive in the future. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 22, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of four Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Female in her 50s
  • Male in his 50s
  • Male in his 60s
  • Female in her 70s
 
Three of the individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time and one is hospitalized. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, and staying home when you are sick except to get medical care. 
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 21, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male in his 20s
  • Male in his 40s
  • Female in her 50s
The individuals are recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, and staying home when you are sick except to get medical care. 
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 20, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  •  Male in his 30s 
The individual is recovering on home isolation at this time. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
Please help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, and staying home when you are sick except to get medical care.  
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 19, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male in his 30s
  • Female in her 50s
  • Female in her 90s
 
The individuals are recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
Please help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, and staying home when you are sick except to get medical care.  
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 18, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of two Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Female in her 30s
  • Male in his 60s
The individuals are recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 17, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  •  Two females in their 20s 
The individuals are recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 16, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male in his 20s
  • Male in his 70s
  • Female in her 60s
The individuals are recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 DATE:   August 14, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • Male in his 60s
 The individual is recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.

We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:   August 13, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of three Crawford County residents who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • One female under the age of 18
  • Two females in their 20s
 
The individuals are recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 DATE:   August 12, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • A female in her 60s
The individual is recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow the CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:   August 10, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  •  A female in her 20s 
The individual is recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow the CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information. 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:   August 5, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  •  A female in her 20s 
The individual is recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow the CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information.
 
​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:   August 4, 2020
 
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • A male in his 40s  
The individual is recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
If you should be informed by a close contact (who has tested positive for COVID-19) that you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself immediately and notify our office at 618-544-8798. It is our recommendation that testing be performed 5-7 days after exposure to an active case of COVID-19.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
We encourage residents to maintain a personal daily contact diary. Doing so will assist in your recall of close contacts should you be found to be positive in the future and help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow the CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information. 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:   July 25, 2020
            11:45 a.m.
The Crawford County Health Department received notice of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): 
  • A female in her 50s
The individual is recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of COVID-19 it is best to wait 5-7 days to be tested.
 
As we see an increase in the number of cases within the community, it is important to monitor yourself for COVID symptoms which include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. If you are exhibiting any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow the CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:   July 22, 2020
            3:00 p.m.

The Crawford County Health Department received notice of two new positive cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): 
  • One male in his 40s
  • One male in his 50s
The cases are not related. Both individuals are recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of COVID-19 it is best to wait 5-7 days to be tested.
 
As we see an increase in the number of cases within the community, it is important to monitor yourself for COVID symptoms which include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. If you are exhibiting any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow the CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information.
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:   July 18, 2020
            2:45 p.m.

The Crawford County Health Department received notice of two new positive cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
  • One 22 year old male
  • One 70 year old female
 The cases are not related. Both individuals are recovering on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individuals. If you believe you have been exposed to an active case of COVID-19 it is best to wait 5-7 days to be tested.
 
As we see an increase in the number of cases within the community, it is important to monitor yourself for COVID symptoms which include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. If you are exhibiting any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
We strongly urge residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow the CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information.
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:   July 17, 2020
            1:00 p.m.
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The Crawford County Health Department has been notified of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is a female in her 70’s who is recovering on home isolation.
 
Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual. If you are contacted by public health officials, please respond promptly.
 
We encourage residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:    July 17, 2020
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The Crawford County Health Department has been notified of a Crawford County resident who tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is a male under the age of 10 years who is recovering on home isolation.
 
Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual. If you are contacted by public health officials, please respond promptly.
 
We encourage residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
Please be aware of the symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:    July 12, 2020
RE:        Two new positive COVID-19 cases
 
As of today, there have been a total of twenty-one Crawford County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Eighteen of those residents have recovered. The two confirmed positive today are as follows:
 
  • One male less than 10 years of age
  • One female in her 30’s
 
 These individuals are recovering on home isolation and the Crawford County Health  
 Department is following up with close contacts of each individual.
 
We encourage residents to take steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 by wearing a face covering, following social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, washing hands frequently, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
 
Please be aware of the symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline  at 1-800-889-3931 to answer questions. Other trusted sources of information include CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts.
June 19, 2020
​Mobile COVID-19 testing unit to visit Crawford County
 
The Crawford County Health Department is investigating a community outbreak of COVID-19 with seven lab confirmed cases. We have confirmed cases from Villa’s Country Store, which is currently closed. All known confirmed and probable cases have been asked to self-isolate and close contacts identified by public health officials have been asked to quarantine. There have not been any deaths or hospitalizations.
 
In collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health, a mobile COVID-19 testing unit is being arranged for the county. We will release dates, times, and location for the testing site as soon as this information becomes available. This service is available to anyone seeking testing. Essential workers (including health care, first responders, grocery store workers, and anyone working with vulnerable populations) as well as individuals with symptoms or those who have been in contact with known positive cases of COVID-19, are encouraged to be tested. A physician’s order is not required. There is no cost to individuals; please present insurance card at time of service if applicable.
 
All residents are reminded to continue to practice social distancing, wear face coverings when in public, monitor themselves for symptoms, and stay home if any COVID symptoms develop.
  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:    June 12, 2020
RE:        Additional cases of COVID-19 in Crawford County residents
 
As of today, there have been a total of seventeen Crawford County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Eleven of those residents have recovered. The four confirmed positive today are as follows:
 
  • Two females in their 20’s
  • One male in his 20’s
  • One male toddler
 
 These individuals are recovering at home and the Crawford County Health  
 Department is following up with close contacts of each of individual.
 
Often persons with COVID-19 do not show symptoms until several days after the virus enters their system. We stress that you take the following precautions:
 
  • Wear a face covering when in public
  • Follow social distancing guidelines of 6 feet
  • Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
  • Sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it away, and wash your hands
  • If you are feeling ill, isolate yourself at home and call a medical provider if symptoms worsen.
 
COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 to answer questions. Other trusted sources of information include CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator
DATE:    June 11, 2020
RE:        Additional cases of COVID-19 in Crawford County residents
 
As of today, there have been a total of thirteen Crawford County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Eleven of those residents have recovered. The two confirmed positive today are as follows:
 
  • A male in his 20’s
  • A male in his 30’s
 
 These individuals are recovering at home and the Crawford County Health  
 Department is following up with close contacts of each of individual.
 
Often persons with COVID-19 do not show symptoms until several days after the virus enters their system. We stress that you take the following precautions:
 
  • Wear a face covering when in public
  • Follow social distancing guidelines of 6 feet
  • Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
  • Sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it away, and wash your hands
  • If you are feeling ill, isolate yourself at home and call a medical provider if symptoms worsen.
 
COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 to answer questions. Other trusted sources of information include CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts.
 
DATE:    June 9, 2020
FROM:   Jenna Thompson, RN
 
Villas Country Store has temporarily closed due to COVID-19 exposure. If you were in the store between June 1, 2020 and June 8, 2020 please monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19. Please immediately self-isolate should you begin to experience symptoms, notify Crawford County Health Department at 544-8798, and contact your primary care physician. If you were in the store for less than ten minutes, you are considered low risk.
 
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
 
Please contact our office at 618-544-8798 should you have questions. For general questions about COVID-19 and Illinois’ response and guidance, please call 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
 
Please continue to protect yourself and others by:   
  • Washing your hands frequently
  • Continuing to wear a mask in public
  • Continuing to social distance
  • Cleaning surfaces frequently
  • Staying home if you feel sick and avoiding close contact with people who are sick
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator
DATE:    May 7, 2020
RE:        Eleventh confirmed case of COVID-19 in Crawford County resident
 
A Crawford County youth has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The individual is on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of the individual.
 
Often persons with COVID-19 do not show symptoms until several days after the virus enters their system. We stress that you take the following precautions:
 
Follow the stay at home order and limit contacts to household members.
  • When leaving home for essential business, wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines of 6 feet.
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • Sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it away, and wash your hands.
  • If you are feeling ill, isolate yourself at home and call a medical provider if symptoms worsen.
 COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you  have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 to answer questions. Other trusted sources of information include CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts.
April 27, 2020
We want to thank you for all you are doing to keep yourself, your loved ones, your coworkers, and your community safe. We sincerely appreciate you following the stay at home order and wearing masks when you must leave home for essential business. A huge thank you to our businesses and patrons for enforcing and following the social distancing of at least six feet. You are making a difference.

We understand everyone is anxious to resume normal activities and business. We ask that you stay strong and stay the course. We feel it is critical that we all work together to protect the health and safety of our community. We are concerned if residents become relaxed with the orders, we will see a surge in positive cases. While we encourage you to enjoy activities outside with your household members, please remember school playground equipment, fields, and courts remain closed at this time.

As you are aware, the Governor announced the stay at home order will be extended this week through May 30, 2020 with some modifications. We realize the financial hardship on local businesses and families who are currently unable to work due to the stay at home order. While we understand and share these concerns, our mission is to prevent disease and assist in the maintenance of optimum health for the citizens of Crawford County. We take this responsibility very serious and must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community and protect the lives of our residents. The number of positive cases for Crawford County more than doubled last week and IDPH continues to report some of the highest numbers yet each day. We fully support and will uphold the Governor’s orders.
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We are in the planning stages for reopening of businesses once the Governor lifts the Stay at Home Order. We will be communicating this information through Facebook, our website, Robinson Daily News, and WTYE closer to time once approved by the Crawford County Board of Health. Our department follows CDC and IDPH guidance as well as state and federal government.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator
DATE:    April 23, 2020
RE:        Three Additional cases of COVID-19 in Crawford County residents
 
As of today, there have been a total of ten Crawford County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Four of the residents have recovered and the others remain on home isolation. The three confirmed positive today are as follows:
  •  A male in his 20’s
  • A female in her 20’s
  • A female in her 50’s
 
These three individuals are on home isolation and the Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of each of individual.
 
Often persons with COVID-19 do not show symptoms until several days after the virus enters their system. We stress that you take the following precautions:
  •  Follow the stay at home order and limit contacts to household members.
  • When leaving home for essential business, wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines of 6 feet.
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • Sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it away, and wash your hands.
  • If you are feeling ill, isolate yourself at home and call a medical provider if symptoms worsen.
 
COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 to answer questions. Other trusted sources of information include CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts.
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator
DATE:    April 21, 2020
RE:        Two Additional cases of COVID-19 in Crawford County residents
 
As of today, there have been a total of seven Crawford County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Four of the residents have recovered, a fifth resident confirmed yesterday is recovering on home isolation, and the two residents confirmed positive today are as follows:
  • A female in her 20’s
  • A female in her 50’s
Neither individual has required hospitalization and the Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts of each of individual.
 
Often persons with COVID-19 do not show symptoms until several days after the virus enters their system. We stress that you take the following precautions:

  • Follow the stay at home order and limit contacts to household members.
  • When leaving home for essential business, wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines of 6 feet.
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • Sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it away, and wash your hands.
  • If you are feeling ill, isolate yourself at home and call a medical provider if symptoms worsen.
 
COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 to answer questions. Other trusted sources of information include CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts.
​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator
DATE:    April 20, 2020
RE:        Fifth confirmed case of COVID-19 in Crawford County resident
 
A Crawford County female in her 50’s has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The individual is doing well on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts.  
 
Often persons with COVID-19 do not show symptoms until several days after the virus enters their system. We stress that you take the following precautions:
  •  Follow the stay at home order and limit contacts to household members.
  • When leaving home for essential business, wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines of 6 feet.
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • Sneeze or cough into a tissue, throw it away, and wash your hands.
  • If you are feeling ill, isolate yourself at home and call a medical provider if symptoms worsen.
 
COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you   have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance.
 
The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 to answer questions. Other trusted sources of information include CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator
DATE:    April 6, 2020
RE:        Fourth confirmed case of COVID-19 in Crawford County resident
 
A Crawford County female in her 30’s has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The individual is currently residing out of county and is doing well on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts.  
 
COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance. In addition, the Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or you may email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
 
Crawford County Health Department is asking for your cooperation with the stay at home order as well as social distancing recommendations to protect our community. Please limit errands to one person and those who are essential. Limit close contact to only those in your household. Continue frequent handwashing, stay at home and isolated from others when you are not well, and stay away from others who are not well.
 
Please only follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information. Please contact our office at 618-544-8798 if you have any questions.  
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator

DATE:    April 4, 2020

RE:        Third confirmed case of COVID-19 in Crawford County resident
 
A Crawford County female in her 60’s has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The individual is doing well on home isolation. Crawford County Health Department is following up with close contacts.  
 
 COVID-19 shares many symptoms with more common respiratory diseases. If you  have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please call your healthcare provider for further guidance. In addition, the Illinois Department of Public Health has established a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or you can email dph.sick@illinois.gov. Clinicians there will answer questions, assess each caller and advise on next steps for evaluation or potential testing.
 
Crawford County Health Department is asking for your cooperation with the stay at home order as well as social distancing recommendations to protect our community. Please limit errands to one person and those who are essential. Limit close contact to only those in your household. Continue frequent handwashing, stay at home and isolated from others when you are not well, and stay away from others who are not well.
 
Please only follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. Follow CDC, IDPH, and CCHD websites and social media accounts for trusted information. Please contact our office at 618-544-8798 if you have any questions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator

DATE:    April 3, 2020
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RE:        Second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Crawford County resident
 
A Crawford County female in her 60’s has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The individual is doing well on home isolation. All contacts have been notified.
 
We stress that everyone should follow the Stay at Home Order and continue to practice social distancing of at least 6 feet away from others when you must leave home for essential business. Continue to disinfect frequently touched surfaces, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
 
Please contact our office at 618-544-8798 if you have any questions.
For Immediate Release: March 30, 2020
 
Cases of COVID-19 are increasing exponentially nationwide and within our state. Following the “Stay at Home” order is critical for controlling the spread of this virus and flattening the curve. By staying at home, people can reduce their exposures to others who may be carrying the virus and protect you from passing the virus on to others.  
 
Cases in Illinois have increased from 4 confirmed cases on March 2, 2020 to 4,596 cases in 45 counties on March 29, 2020. Illinois Department of Public Health advises residents to be cautious in thinking that COVID-19 is not in their communities and everyone should assume that coronavirus is present and poses a risk, no matter where you are. As you are aware, there is currently one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Crawford County.
 
Some areas, such as New York City, Chicago, New Orleans, and Florida, are seeing larger increases in cases. Travel to and from areas with high prevalence of COVID-19 increases your risk of being infected and bringing it back to our community. Some from these highly impacted areas are also relocating to lesser impacted areas, increasing our risk even more. 
 
Crawford County Health Department is asking for your cooperation with the stay at home order, as well as other social distancing recommendations of at least six feet, to protect our community. Please follow the guidance of no gatherings larger than 10 people. Limit errands to one person and those who are essential. Limit close contact to only those in your household. Continue frequent handwashing, stay home and isolated from others when you are not well, and stay away from others who are not well. 
 
We are asking that anyone who has traveled to, or relocated from, an area with known COVID-19 cases to self-quarantine for 14 days and watch for signs of respiratory infection.  If you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has “COVID-like symptoms”, follow the self-quarantine guidance for 14 days. 
 
Information on self-quarantine and isolation can be found online at www.cdc.gov or www.coronavirus.illinois.gov. You may also contact the Crawford County Health Department at 618-544-8798. 
 
Follow the following on Facebook for reliable information and updates:
  • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
  • CDC
  • Crawford County Health Department
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM:   Darla K. Tracy, Certified Public Health Administrator
DATE:    March 29, 2020
RE:        A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a patient in Crawford County.

Crawford County Health Department was notified on Sunday, March 29, 2020 of a resident who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is a male in his 70’s. This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID- 19 in Crawford County. The individual is thought to have been exposed to the novel coronavirus through recent travel to Arizona. Illinois Department of Public Health, Crawford Memorial Hospital, Crawford County Health Department, and the individual have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.
 
The patient has not required hospitalization and has been in self-quarantine at home. Crawford County Health Department is investigating who may have been in close contact with the patient before being diagnosed. As is protocol, public health officials may place other individuals on home quarantine if they are determined to have had significant exposure. Such individuals may not be symptomatic, but are quarantined for a period of time which allows symptoms to develop and pass, without posing risk to others. If you are contacted by public health officials, please respond promptly.
 
The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois has risen dramatically over the past week and will continue to rise as more exposures occur. County and hospital officials stress that everyone should follow the state’s Stay at Home Order. Stay home unless you absolutely must leave. If you leave, please practice social distancing and stay at least 6 feet away from people.
 
If you have a cough, shortness of breath, or a fever, call your regular primary care provider. DO NOT walk in. The staff will triage patients over the phone and decide the best course of action for the patient. This could include remaining at home and monitoring symptoms, referral to the Respiratory Clinic, or in severe cases, possible referral to the Emergency Department.
 
If you do not have a regular primary care provider, you can call the Rural Health Clinic’s Central Scheduling office for an appointment at 618-544-8500. If you develop symptoms after hours, and believe it is an emergency, please call the hospital’s main number at 618-544-3131.
 
The Respiratory Clinic will continue to follow the Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines to determine if COVID-19 testing is appropriate. Patients will be evaluated for testing on a case by case basis.
 
The public is asked to follow and share trusted sources of information on COVID-19. The spread of incorrect information during disease outbreaks can lead people to take actions which may not be beneficial to their own health or the health of others. Follow the CDC and IDPH websites for trusted and reliable information. Public health officials will not be releasing more specific details about this individual due to privacy issues.
 
For reliable, updated information about COVID-19 visit:
​March 28, 2020
 
At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Crawford County.  If this should occur, we will inform you.
 
We sincerely appreciate how our community is working together to slow the spread of this disease by following the orders of Governor J.B. Pritzker. We ask that you continue to stay at home as much as possible, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
 
Please be mindful when you must go out for necessities such as medicine, groceries, or supplies to maintain social distancing. Please consider taking advantage of curbside or delivery services currently offered for these goods. DO NOT congregate outside of stores waiting on their doors to open; this definitely is not social distancing. Be considerate of others and remain in your vehicle until the store is open for business. Maintain social distancing with patrons and the essential workers operating these stores. Please do not hoard goods. Maintain social distancing while checking out and once finished, please return to your vehicle. Do not loiter to visit outside of stores or in parking lots. Please be aware of your surroundings. Are there ten or more people gathered? Are you at least six feet apart? We ask that you please stay vigilant in your efforts to minimize COVID-19 and follow the Stay at Home Order. By staying apart, we are working together, to protect our community!
March 20, 2020
 
At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our county.  We sincerely appreciate how our community is working together to slow the spread of this disease by following the orders of Governor J.B. Pritzker and President Trump and the guidance provided by Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
 
After much consideration and under the direction of our Public Health Officer and the Crawford County Board of Health, at this time we feel it is necessary to increase measures. In addition to the restrictions imposed on area businesses in response to COVID-19 and Governor J.B. Pritzker, if you are not listed as an essential service (hospital, pharmacy, grocery store, gas station, banks, auto stores, veterinary clinic) and you are not able to practice social distancing of 6 feet, you must close until further notice.
 
Restaurants (includes private bars/clubs) the Executive Order still applies. Customers must stay inside their vehicle with curbside delivery offered. Outdoor seating should be moved to storage or blocked off.
 
Hair/Nail Salons/Massage Parlors/Tanning need to close by end of business today, March 20, 2020.
 
Gas Stations are able to serve prepackaged food only. Kitchen closed except for delivery items. No self-serve items (soda fountain dispensers, coffee stations, food warmers, self-serve food cases). If there is a dining area, it is not allowed to be used by customers. Seating areas should be moved to storage or blocked off. No loitering/standing/congregating inside of building; remain 6 feet apart to practice social distancing. Gas station workers are encouraged to keep the flow of people going in and out quickly. Payment at the pump is recommended.
 
Retail/Convenience Stores should practice social distancing, especially while waiting to check out; no loitering.
 
Churches are recommended to stream services online and avoid attendance of 10 or more.
 
Funerals should stream services and avoid attendance of 10 or more.
 
Fundraisers/Weddings/Parties/Community Events postpone until further notice.
 
Parks: Do not gather at parks in groups, maintain social distancing (six feet between)
 
Liquor Stores: Drive-through service only; if there are tables inside, move to storage or block off; if there is no drive-through available, curbside should be offered within licensing.
 
Daycares are considered an essential business at this time; must follow screening process and practice social distancing with no more than 10 in a group and remain in same group each day.
 
For our schools and generous neighbors/family members who are delivering necessary food and supplies to others to keep them safe at home, we appreciate you. However, please make arrangements to leave deliveries outside their closed door rather than making direct contact with the individuals.
 
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact us a 544-8798 with any questions or concerns.
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ATTENTION: BAR AND RESTAURANT OWNERS IN CRAWFORD COUNTY
March 16, 2020

Per Executive Orders received today from Governor Pritzker, “Beginning March 16, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. through March 30, 2020, all businesses in the State of Illinois that offer food or beverages for on-premises consumption – including restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and food halls – must suspend service for and may not permit  on-premises consumption. Such businesses are permitted and encouraged to serve food and beverages so that they may be consumed off-premises, as currently permitted by law, through means such as in-house delivery, third-party delivery, drive-through, and curbside pick-up. In addition, customers may enter the premises to purchase food or beverages for carry-out. However, establishments offering food or beverages for carry-out, including food trucks, must ensure that they have an environment where patrons maintain adequate social distancing.

Not complying with the Governor’s order may result in fines for the first offense with the possibility of permit revocation for a minimum of three months, not to exceed six months.

If you have questions, please contact us at 544-8798 or email Eric Paulin, CCHD Director of Environmental Health at epaulin@cchd.net
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