Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing three new confirmed cases. The individuals include a male in his
20’s and two females each in their 20’s.
Ford County has a total of 30 confirmed cases. There has been one COVID-19 related death. These numbers are accurate as of
the release time. Public health officials continue to investigate and contact all individuals who may have had exposure to
individuals that tested positive for COVID-19. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any further information.
• For zip code level information on confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, please visit IDPH Virtual map at:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics. Please note, data will not be shown unless a zip code has six or
more confirmed cases. This is consistent with Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm.
Code 1005). Zip code areas 60957 and 60936 are being reported.
• For information on long term care facilities with cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff, please visit:
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/long-term-care-facility-outbreaks-covid-19. Information provided at this link is
provisional, subject to change, and updated weekly. Facilities report data to their local health departments, which in-turn
report to IDPH, so lag time and discrepancies are to be expected.
Social Distancing
Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which is why social distancing is so
important. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people can spread the virus before they know they
are sick. Therefore, it is important to limit close contact with others even if you have no symptoms. Social distancing is
especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Social distancing means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social distancing:
• Keep at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others you do not live with
• Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings
Why 6 Feet?
COVID-19 is mainly spread through droplets that come out of the mouth and nose. When an infected person talks, coughs, or
sneezes, tiny drops of liquid containing the virus spray from their mouth or nose. The droplets can travel about three to six feet
and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. If you are standing too close to an infected person, you may breathe in
some of the droplets they release. By keeping at least six feet from others, you may avoid being exposed to this virus. A cloth
face covering, or mask is an added layer of protection as it helps slow the spread of infected droplets.
Please continue to visit our website (www.fordcountyphd.org) and follow our Facebook page for additional COVID-19
resources and updates. For general questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline at
1(800) 889-3931 or send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.