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It’s important that we follow recommendations from state and federal health officials and stay home as much as possible.

We are seeing cases of COVID-19 increase drastically as more testing becomes available. Do your part to prevent the spread and flatten the curve by staying home, and practice social distancing when you do essential activities, such as grocery shopping and picking up medications.

The latest number of cases and deaths can be found in the Chicago Sun-Times graph below:

It can be unnerving to spend time in a crowded grocery story right now. Essential businesses have worked to increase social distance for shoppers, particularly those who have created special hours for seniors and other high-risk people only. If you must get out and don’t have access to curb-side pickup or delivery, take advantage of this social distance shopping option.

Visit irma.org/covid-19 for more information.

Health care workers across Illinois are in need of personal protective equipment, or PPE. If you or your business would like to donate unopened, factory-made masks, gowns, gloves, or other protective gear, contact Serve Illinois Serve Illinois PPE donation information . Note: The state is not accepting homemade supplies, but your local first responders might be able to use these items—contact them directly for more information.