IMA COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update - #55
Please visit the IMA’s dedicate d CO VID-19 page for updates and resources. 

Daily COVID-19 Results
 
Governor JB Pritzker held his daily press conference and announced:
 
  1. There are 2,341 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois.
  2. There are a total of 2,662 deaths related to coronavirus in Illinois, including 46 additional deaths announced today.
  3. A total of 63,840 cases have been confirmed in at least 97 of the 102 counties.
  4. There have been 333,147 individuals tested for coronavirus in Illinois.

Press Conference Key Updates

  • The Governor gave the following updates on hospitalization, ICU beds and ventilators:
  • Total number of Illinois hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients:
  • April 5 - 3,680
  • April 12 - 4,091
  • April 19 - 4,599
  • April 26 - 4,672 
  • May 3 - 4,493
  • Total number of Illinois ICU beds occupied by COVID-19 patients:
  • April 5 - 43% of 2,709 beds
  • April 12 - 39% of 2,991 beds
  • April 19 - 40% of 3,134 beds
  • April 26 - 34% of 3,631 beds
  • May 3 - 33% pf 3,681 beds
  • Total number of Illinois ICU bed availability by region as defined by IDPH:
  • Rockford region - 51.5% of ICU beds available
  • Peoria region - 40.2% of ICU beds available
  • Springfield region - 54.3% of ICU beds available
  • Edwardsville region - 27.5% of ICU beds available
  • Marion region - 27.5% of ICU beds available
  • Champaign region - 44.9% of ICU beds available
  • Cook and collar counties:
  • Chicago -16.9% of ICU beds available
  • Southwest suburbs - 17.9% of ICU beds available
  • West suburbs - 15.9% of ICU beds available
  • Northwest suburbs- 38.3% of ICU beds available
  • North suburbs - 11.9% of ICU beds available
  • Total Illinois ventilator inventory occupied by COVID-19 patients:
  • April 6 - 29%
  • April 14 - 25%
  • April 26 - 23% 
  • May 3 - 22%
  • The Governor noted that mask decontamination is available at the Waukegan facility. IEMA is coordinating this fast and free service and individuals can sign up their facility to have masks decontamination at www.battelle.org/decon. This service would allow masks to be decontaminated up to 20 times. 

Employer Resources & Programs

On Friday, May 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CST, the IMA will be hosting a webinar on " Getting Back to Work: Managing Your Remote Workforce ." COVID-19 has caused many employers to make changes to their standard processes and procedures, including shifting their employees from working in the office to working from home. While this work arrangement can help employers and employees stay healthy, it can be challenging for both to navigate. To register for this webinar, please click here .

On Tuesday, May 12, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am CST, the IMA will be hosting a webinar on " Best Practices in Reopening Your Business – Next Steps For Employers & Keeping Employees Safe ." This comprehensive discussion led by David B. Ritter, a partner and the Chair of the Barnes & Thornburg LLP Chicago office labor and employment practice and an IMA member as he discusses how to reopen your business safely, including:

  • Reducing risk in the workplace
  • When to return and reopen - who comes back?
  • What to do if someone tests positive
  • Communications – How to share with employees everything the company is doing to keep them safe
  • The 2nd Wave

To register for this webinar, please click here .
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Mark Denzler
President & CEO
Illinois Manufacturers' Association
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