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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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IDPH: COVID-19 cases jump by 673

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IL coronavirus
By Mandy Robertson

SPRINGFIELD (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced 673 new cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the state.

That brings the current total to 2,538 positive cases.

Health officials also reported seven more deaths Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths in Illinois to 26. According to IDPH, approximately 87% of fatalities are among patient 60 years of age and older.

Thirty-seven of the state's 102 counties have positive cases of COVID-19. A case by county breakdown can be found on the IDPH .

For all personal protective equipment (PPE) donations, email [email protected].

For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email [email protected].

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