4,014 new cases, 144 additional deaths
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Press release…
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 4,014 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 144 additional deaths.
Boone County: 1 male 70s
Clinton County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 90s
Cook County: 1 male 30s, 4 males 40s, 1 female 50s, 7 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 11 males 60s, 9 females 70s, 15 males 70s, 1 unknown 70s, 17 females 80s, 10 males 80s, 1 unknown 80s, 7 females 90s, 5 males 90s, 1 female 100+
DuPage County: 1 male 60s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s
Iroquois County: 1 female 80s
Kane County: 1 male 40s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 80s
Kankakee County: 1 female 90s
Kendall County: 1 female 60s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 80s
Lake County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 50s, 1 female 60s, 1 male 60s, 3 males 70s, 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s, 1 male 90s
Macon County: 1 male 70s
Madison County: 1 male 50s,
McHenry County: 2 males 80s, 1 female 90s
Ogle County: 1 male 80s
Randolph County: 1 male 60s
Rock Island County: 1 male 80s
Sangamon County: 2 females 80s
St. Clair County: 1 female 90s
Whiteside County: 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s
Will County: 1 female 60s, 1 female 70s, 2 males 70s, 2 females 80s, 2 males 80s
Winnebago County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 70s, 1 male 90s
Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 83,021 cases, including 3,601 deaths, in 98 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 29,266 specimens for a total of 471,691.
That’s a one-day positivity rate of 13.7 percent.
* But, Dr. Ezike had this to say today…
We’ll start with the positivity rates statewide, which is 18%. It is important to note that the positivity rate is calculated on a seven day rolling average with a three day lag.
That means that for today, we looked at the number of positive and total tests reported from May 2 to May 9, and the three day lag also allows time for more complete data to come in and for us to ensure the accuracy of the numbers.
Trying to report the positivity rate each day would show varying fluctuations in the rate. For example, if test results were largely from congregate settings where we have been seeing higher rates of positivity, you would see a much higher rate than what you would see in a broader slice of the population. So we continue to work day in and day out to provide your data in a timely manner, but we also want to make sure that we are using it with you, the public to inform the actions that we need to take to reopen.
* More from Dr. Ezike…
Some people have had concerns about the number of COVID-19 deaths that have been reported. Some are concerned that the numbers are inflated. Others think that the numbers are reflecting under-reporting in Illinois.
We are reporting those deaths that have laboratory confirmation, meaning that they have been tested and a laboratory confirmed test indicates that they were COVID positive. As we learn more about the disease, there may have been less typical presentations of COVID-19 that were not appropriately attributed to COVID because there wasn’t a test done because the suspicion was not there.
There is also some additional deaths that happen in someone who happened to be COVID positive, but where he COVID infection had nothing to do with the deaths. So we are at IDPH trying to remove those obvious cases where the COVID diagnosis was not the reason for the concept. So, if there was a a gunshot wound, an acute gunshot wound, if there was a motor vehicle accident, we know that that was not related to the COVID positive status.
But in a case where someone was elderly or battling cancer, it is obviously less clear that the COVID 19 disease associated with the coronavirus didn;t actually play a part in hastening the death so those deaths [garbled, will check later].
Those who do test positive for COVID-19 and die with illnesses or complications caused by the illness are definitely COVID deaths and those continue to be counted in our count. We will continue to work to provide quickly and responsibly and accurately represent what we are, in fact, seeing here in Illinois.
…Adding… Gov. Pritzker…
I want to begin today by speaking about just the number of tests that were done in the last 24 hours because it’s worth noting. I don’t think Dr Ezike got to announce this number and it was 29,266. Although some of those are tests that were not recorded in a prior day, over 20,000 of those were performed in the last 24 hours. I’m so very pleased with the progress that we’re making on testing.
…Adding… * Is this a new high for cases today?…
Dr. Ezike: Yes, in fact it is. We have not had in the 4000 range before, but we also have never had tests in the 29,000 range. So again, there is a functionality there that as you test more you’re going to get more positives from within those additional tests.
 
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- Leigh John-Ella - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 2:48 pm:
Little more than a week after the 80-degree day of many not following social distancing and the number of new infections sets a one-day record high.
- JRP - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 2:54 pm:
Tuesday are always high.
If you look at the pattern. Reporting on Sunday and Monday are low due to lower testing and reporting on the weekend. Monday everyone gets caught up and Tuesday has a surge.
Pattern has repeated for several weeks. So not surprising.
- Chicagoan - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 3:02 pm:
At a 21% positive rate in the NE region right now, it is looking like Chicagoland could be very close to the Phase 2 metrics in the 14 days leading up to month-end.
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore
- Don't Bloc Me In - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 3:03 pm:
Something I’d like to see reported occasionally is the number of people who have had the virus and are now living with complications, along with their ages and types of complications. I don’t see this info anywhere, although I’ve heard some accounts. This might bring the danger to all age groups to more attention. Recovery isn’t always a bounce back to normal.
- Lester Holt’s Mustache - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 3:37 pm:
== a one-day record high==
Yeah but that’s from over 29,000 tests. The more tests we do, the more positives we’re going to get. One of the reasons they switched to positivity rates for the reopening plan
- Let's Get The Facts - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 3:51 pm:
Chicago needs to be separated out from Cook County to really get a good idea of what is really going on.
- Stu - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:02 pm:
===Chicago needs to be separated out from Cook County to really get a good idea of what is really going on.===
Like they do with the data on the map here?
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
- cermak_rd - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:04 pm:
How would it work sepearating Chicago from Cook County though? I live in Berwyn. It’s literally a 6 block walk to the city. A couple of blocks to Oak Park. Not that far from Forest Park. Our L is just continuation of city mass transit. The same holds for Evanston (I work on the north side maybe 8 blocks therefrom).
- Comma Chameleon - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:08 pm:
==Chicago needs to be separated out from Cook County==
The Cook County Department of Public Health also has all kinds of data and graphics on suburban Cook County:
https://ccdphcd.shinyapps.io/covid19/
To activate the map you sometimes need to click from cases to rates and back again, but there is a lot for anyone who is interested.
- Sue - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:11 pm:
The Key is hospitalizations which are way down. The number of positive cases is going to continue to rise as long as the testing increases. It’s pretty well established that the general population has had approximately 20 percent plus exposure. Rather then dwell on the negativity of increasing cases better to focus on the immunity which goes with the resolved cases. As Fauchi was forced to acknowledge today it’s a certainty that anyone exposed will have immunity from anywhere between 6 months and as long as several years. The shutdown was originally imposed to protect the healthcare system. That is no longer remotely a problem. Pritzker’s constant retort ic relying on the Science is the excuse Dems use to continue The economic shutdown thru Nov 3
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:15 pm:
=== It’s pretty well established that the general population has had approximately 20 percent plus exposure. Rather then dwell on the negativity of increasing cases better to focus on the immunity which goes with the resolved cases. As Fauchi was forced to acknowledge today it’s a certainty that anyone exposed will have immunity from anywhere between 6 months and as long as several years===
Cite that, very specific to his words, please.
I think the transcript is up.
I don’t recall those specifics and his total concurrence as you do.
Thanks.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:19 pm:
- Sue -
This is how I remember it… but I’ll use an actual quote;
=== Dr. Fauci said “you can make a reasonable assumption” that patients who recover from the coronavirus will have antibodies that indicate some degree of protection, but only long-term natural history studies will be able to confirm for sure that this is the case.===
- Responsa - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:22 pm:
His answers to DuPage and Lake suburbs being lumped with Chicago continue to be unsatisfactory.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:24 pm:
=== His answers to DuPage and Lake suburbs being lumped with Chicago continue to be unsatisfactory.===
“Give me ‘Metra Rail and Commuters’ for 800…”
- thoughts matter - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:24 pm:
http://newschannel20.com/news/local/sangamon-county-reports-new-covid-19-death
This story from yesterday says 25 deaths In Sangamon county. IDPH as if 4:20 pm today still shows 21. Those missing 4 deaths are from last week.
- Demoralized - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:35 pm:
==Science is the excuse Dems use to continue The economic shutdown thru Nov 3==
Yes Sue, this is all a political sham. You and the other conspiracy theory kooks need to go back to bed.
- Demoralized - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 4:36 pm:
By the way Sue, what do you say to the Republican Governor’s doing the exact same things. They part of the big conspiracy as well?
Turn off Rush Limbaugh
- Wensicia - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 5:15 pm:
==better to focus on the immunity which goes with the resolved cases=
83,000 positive cases will provide herd immunity to 13 million Illinois residents? Dream on, Sue, but no.
- Yellow Dog Democrat - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 6:04 pm:
=== Science is the excuse ===
Hey atleast she didn’t blame Logic.
- NeverPoliticallyCorrect - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 6:53 pm:
So 18 of the 144 deaths were in people 60 and older. the continued vast majority of deaths is skewed to the elderly. A rational approach would appear to be to shelter in place those who are most vulnerable and open general society back up, especially for commerce so we don’t break the entire economic systemm. We can both protect and work.
- Oswego Willy - Tuesday, May 12, 20 @ 6:59 pm:
=== So 18 of the 144 deaths were in people 60 and older.===
You’re a callous soul
=== A rational approach would appear to be to shelter in place those who are most vulnerable and open general society back up, especially for commerce so we don’t break the entire economic system===
Money over lives. That your skew? Whew.
These are real people.
See you in church.
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 10:27 am:
=As Fauchi was forced to acknowledge today it’s a certainty that anyone exposed will have immunity from anywhere between 6 months and as long as several years. =
Um…..that’s not what he’s saying.
This is why I had to change my name.