One More COVID-19 Related Death, Two More Positive Cases in Coles County

Coles County Health Department is reporting a third death of a resident with COVID-19.

The person was a resident at Charleston Rehab and Healthcare.

Coles County Health Department was notified Wednesday of two additional laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases. The total confirmed cases in Coles County now stands at 64, with three currently hospitalized, 22 recovered, three deceased, and 36 recovering.

39 of the confirmed cases are associated with Charleston Rehab and Healthcare. Not all of those are Coles County residents.

When cases are confirmed at any long-term care facility, IDPH guidance directs the long-term facility of steps to be taken with residents and the facility. IDPH guidance also directs the long-term facility to communicate the information with the physician, local health department, regulatory agency, families, staff and residents.