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COVID-19: Can Evanston Meet the Peak?

As we enter what epidemiologists believe will be the peak month for the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, I wanted to share answers to a few questions residents have posed to me recently. These responses have been reviewed and affirmed by the Presidents of both Evanston hospitals – AMITA Health St. Francis and NorthShore University HealthSystem (Evanston Hospital) – and our Public Health Director, Ike Ogbo.
NorthShore University Health System Says It's Ready to Address Expected Surge in COVID-19 Patients

April 3. Mr. Silverstein was reluctant to state a number for the projected peak number of COVID-19 cases. “I want to be careful about putting projections out there because they could be so wrong”, he noted. “We have been watching the trajectory over the past two weeks. We think we will have enough med surg beds and ICU beds to handle what is predicted to be the surge over the next two to four weeks.”
COVID-19 Cases for Evanstonians Increase by 6 cases to 103

April 3. Governor Pritzker has provided updates on efforts to increase the number of beds available to care for the expected influx of COVID-19 patients. Construction is underway at McCormick Place to add 3,000 beds, with the first 500 ready this week. Three hospitals in the Chicago area that were recently closed will be reopened by the end of this month to help with the expected influx.
Update on Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

Based on 2019 tax filings, adults who earn up to $75,000 a year are eligible for the full emergency universal income payment of $1,200. Prorated amounts will be paid to those making up to $99,000 a year, with the payment decreasing by $5 for every $100 in income above $75,000. Parents will also receive $500 for every child under 17.
NorthShore Moving to Convert Glenbrook Hospital Into Temporary Site for Covid-19 Patients

April 2 NorthShore University HealthSystem is moving to cohort patients with Covid-19 infections to a single site, at Glenbrook Hospital, with forecasts predicting a surge in those cases in coming weeks.
COVID-19 Cases for Evanstonians Increase by 8 Cases to 97; Updated Study Forecasts 3,386 Deaths in Illinois Through Aug. 4

April 2. The latest update to a national study predicts that the number of deaths per day due to COVID-19 in Illinois will peak at 109 on April 20, and that there will be a total of 3,386 deaths in Illinois due to COVID-19 through Aug. 4.
Cell-free Biotechnology Could Help Accelerate COVID-19 Therapeutics

April 2. Researchers at Northwestern and Cornell Universities have developed a new platform that could produce new therapies more than 10 times faster than current methods. The secret behind the platform’s unmatched speed is an unlikely tool: bacteria.
Evanston Resaurants Open for Takeout or Delivery

April 2. Here is a list of restaurants in Evanston that are open for take out or delivery, prepared by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce.
City Provides Operations Update as Statewide ‘Stay at Home’ Order Extended through April 30

April 2 In the wake of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s decision to extend the statewide Stay- at-Home order through April 30, the City of Evanston has announced updates to services and operations.
COVID-19 Cases for Evanstonians Increases by 8 Cases to 89

The number of confirmed cases of Evanston residents having COVID-19 grew to 89 as of 3 p.m. today, April 1, according to information provided by the City of Evanston. This is an increase of 8 cases since yesterday, March 31.
Evanston Schools Closed Through April 30. ISBE issues Recommendations for Remote Learning and Grades

April 1. District 65 schools and Evanston Township High School will be closed until at least April 30. ISBE issues recommendations for instruction and grading during Remote Learning Days. State Assessments are cancelled for the Spring.
District 65 Schools to Remain Closed at Least Through April 30

March 31. Gov. J.B. Pritzker extended the stay at home order until April 30. School District 65 quickly announced that all of the District’s schools will remain closed until at least that time. The District will rely on its remote learning plan to educate students.
COVID-19 Cases for Evanstonians Increase by 10 Cases to 81

March 31. The number of confirmed cases of Evanston residents having COVID-19 grew to 81 as of 3 p.m. today, March 31, according to information provided by the City of Evanston. This is an increase of 10 cases since yesterday, March 30.
Governor Extends 'Stay-at-Home' Through April 30, City Sets Objectives in Response to Covid-19 Virus

March 31. City officials have established an incident command system and set a list of objectives, moving forward on what now looks like an extended fight against the Covid-19 virus.
IHMS Study Predicts COVID-19 Epidemic to Peak in Mid-April in Illinois

March 31. The number of deaths per day in Illinois is projected to peak at 88 deaths on April 15 and remain at that level until April 19, after which the number of deaths will decline each day until the study projects there will be no deaths on May 23. The study projects there will be no deaths from May 23 through Aug. 1.

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