Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing April 7, 2020

Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. We are announcing four new cases for a total of 67 cases in Champaign County as of today. There has been one COVID-related death. These numbers are accurate as of the release time.

For information on demographics, please visit the Champaign-Urbana Public Health website at: https://www.c- uphd.org/champaign-urbana-illinois-coronavirus-information.html

Champaign County COVID-19 Resource Site

During this challenging time, the community is coming together to provide solutions. A county website has been created to provide information, updates and needed resources that provide support. This information can be found at: champaigncountycovid19.org

Information is currently provided for the following topics:

Food

Healthcare

Housing and Shelter

Financial Assistance

Internet

Volunteering and Donating

Child Care and Education

We know many people are feeling stressed or experiencing grief during this difficult time. Please visit the Healthcare section of the COVID-19 resource site for mental health support. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also have the following resources available:

CDC: Stress and Coping https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress- anxiety.html

CDC: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp

The COVID-19 website will be updated as new information is received.

Additional resources and information

211 – This is a service provided by the United Way with trained specialists to match people to the right service agency based on your individual needs. For access, dial 211 or visit the Champaign County 211 website at uwayhelps.org/211.

The 2019-20 season for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended to June 30, 2020. Champaign County residents can schedule their appointment online from a mobile phone, tablet, or computer at www.ccrpc.org/liheap. All appointments will be conducted over the phone. If you have any questions or need more information about eligibility, call 217-384-1226.

University of Illinois’ COVID-19: Summer camps and summer events information can be found at: https://massmail.illinois.edu/massmail/1681029.html

Community transmission

We have community transmission, meaning the virus is circulating among the local community and infecting people who are not sure how or where they were infected, we all should consider ourselves at risk for exposure to COVID-19. That means that everyone should stay home as much as possible and self-monitor for symptoms. Self-monitoring means checking yourself daily for fever, cough, shortness of breath or a sore throat. Health officials do not indicate testing for mildly ill or asymptomatic people.

Christie Clinic Convenient Care now operating out of the Christie Clinic in Urbana and Christie Clinic in Danville on Vermilion locations.

Any suspected Coronavirus patients should CALL the Christie Clinic Hotline (217-366-4070) for instructions prior to arriving at any Christie Clinic location. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, Coronavirus testing and provider assessment locations are separate from all other Christie Clinic services. The Christie Clinic Hotline will direct you to the appropriate location for your needed services. The Hotline will help you arrange an appointment without potentially exposing others to the virus. For patients with scheduled appointments un-related to COVID-19, please be advised you will be contacted 24-hours prior to your appointment and before you enter any Christie Clinic location for screening questions.

COVID-19 Patient Resources Carle (217) 902-6100

Visit carle.org for an online screening tool and patient information about COVID-19. A smart form will guide

patients through a series of questions to assess their symptoms and risk and provide guidance on how, where or if a patient should seek care.

Carle Online Assessment Tool

As concern over the spread of COVID-19 continues Carle updated our online resources to help you best understand your symptoms and course of action. Our online assessment tool has been redesigned and restructured to enhance ease-of-use. Please remember, you should still call the COVID-19 hotline at (217) 902- 6100 or your provider before appearing at a Carle Facility. You can find the assessment tool on Carle.org at https://carle.org/home/covid-19-screening.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (217) 239-7877

Email coronavirus@c-uphd.org

Updated information available at c-uphd.org.

Follow Champaign-Urbana Public Health District on Facebook for up to date information.

Christie Clinic (217) 366-4070 (8 am – 5 pm; Monday – Friday)

Visit christieclinic.com or follow Christie Clinic on social media for the most up to date information on COVID-19.

OSF 833-OSF KNOW (833-673-5669)

The COVID-19 Nurse Hotline is staffed by OSF registered nurses around the clock, and during times of heavy usage will be staffed by other OSF health care professionals.

Clare, the virtual assistant chatbot on osfhealthcare.org, is equipped to begin screenings for and educate the public about COVID-19.

OSF COVID Companion is a free text messaging tool that the public can use to receive guidance about COVID-19. To subscribe, users can text OSF to 67634.

OSF SilverCloud-An online platform available at osfhealthcare.org/silvercloud, available 24/7 to help manage stress, anxiety and depression. It’s backed by a live health care professional who can direct users to in-person or telehealth care if necessary.

Promise Healthcare

Call (217) 356-1558 for care at Frances Nelson

Call (217) 693-4660 for care at Promise on Walnut

Call (217) 403-5477 for dental care with SmileHealthy

The SmileHealthy Dental Center at Frances Nelson remains open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. to treat dental emergencies of pain or swelling. The clinic located at 819 Bloomington Road, Champaign welcomes patients with Molina, Meridian, Medicaid and Delta Dental and sees patients regardless of ability to pay on a sliding fee scale. Same day appointments are available.