Shelby County, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The Shelby County Health Department today announced that a Shelby County resident has passed away due to complications with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individual was a 73-year-old male from Shelbyville and was hospitalized at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. He tested positive on April 24th, 2020 and passed away at 10:15 a.m. this morning. He did not have any underlying health conditions. We offer our condolences to the friends and family affected by this loss. We urge our entire community to take the necessary precautions to stop the spread of this virus.
About COVID-19 COVID-19 is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, which occurs when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes. Symptoms for COVID-19 usually appear two to 14 days after initial exposure to the disease.
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
COVID-19 Prevention The best ways to prevent transmission of coronavirus is:
- Practice social distancing, stay at home as much as possible
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
What to do if you are sick and suspect exposure or infection of COVID-19 COVID-19 testing supplies are limited, and screenings are being performed in consultation with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the CDC.
- Call ahead before visiting your primary care physician (family doctor) to let them know you may have or have COVID-19.
- Monitor your symptoms. Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing).
- If you have a medical emergency call 9-1-1, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated, for COVID-19.
- Stay home except to receive medical care.
- Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home.
- Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day. This includes counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, phones, keyboards, tablets, remote controls and bedside tables.
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