By Jerry Nowicki Two more of the 11 regions of the State’s COVID-19 mitigation plan have reached a threshold necessitating increased restrictions, joining two other regions which remain above the key metric. Will and Kankakee Counties in Region 7 and DuPage and Kane Counties in Region 8 will be closed
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued resurgence mitigation measures beginning Friday, October 23 for Illinois Region 8 which includes Kane and DuPage Counties. Tier 1 restrictions are imposed on restaurants, bars and social gatherings. Indoor bar and restaurant service is prohibited. Social gatherings (including weddings and funerals)
By Larry Quick Eleventh in a series The previous part is at thevoice.us/governmental-policy-makers-rely-on-ethics-science-research. This week we conclude our review of the issues surrounding face coverings. Let’s consider the use of face mask respirators at work-places. A face mask respirator is a device designed to protect the wearer from inhaling hazardous
By Bobby Narang In a normal year, the majority of the State would be preparing for an exciting blend of State competitions and playoff football. Not this season. Normal is not Fall State series following the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) decision not to take any risks due to the
By Larry Quick Tenth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/british-telegraph-newspaper-children-not-spreading-covid-19 This week we will consider the effectiveness of face coverings in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Before addressing all-population mask mandates in non-clinical settings, it should be noted that in clinical settings, face mask mandates are often
By Larry Quick Ninth in a series Previous article at thevoice.us/one-doctor-sees-little-covid-19-risk-to-those-under-18-years Last week’s article provided an introduction the issues and decisions surrounding the re-opening our schools and universities. These decisions should be based on the best scientific and medical evidence available. We will continue our discussion this week in part
The free drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora is relocating to 2450 N. Farnsworth Avenue, in Aurora, less than one-half mile north of the Chicago Premium Outlets. The free drive-through and walk-up testing site is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 4
By Larry Quick Eighth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/vitamins-c-and-d-safe-drugs-can-help-avoid-covid-19. This week’s article will address the issue of how best to re-open our schools and universities. Because this is such an important public policy issue, administrative decisions should be based on the best scientific and medical evidence
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) reminds residents to schedule their flu shots as soon as possible this season. The need for a flu shot is even more important this year due to the presence of coronavirus. The health department warns that flu and COVID-19 each can cause serious respiratory
By Larry Quick Seventh in a series The previous article is available at thevoice.us/all-respiratory-viruses-follow-a-bell-shaped-pattern COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-Cov-2 respiratory virus. Have physicians and scientists discovered effective preventative measures and affordable treatments for COVID-19? This week’s article will focus this question. Dr. Delores Cahill, expert immunologist, states that an
The face mask, in the view of the Aurora Historical Society, will become the icon of the Covid-19 era. For historians it will be the pictorial marker of a time and a symbol standing for how Aurora and the world strove to deal with a public health menace. It will
By Larry Quick Sixth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/variations-may-make-it-difficult-to-assess-covid-19-deaths Risk is the possibility or probability of an occurrence. Human beings confront the risk of death every day. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has calculated that the risk of dying from the influenza for
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) dropped another headline in mid-September. With high school football, girls volleyball, and boys soccer, three major sports, all sitting out this Fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, the IHSA continues to draw headlines nearly every week with updates and news. The
By Larry Quick Fifth in a series. The previous articles is at thevoice.us/questions-arise-on-state-covid-19-statistical-accuracy This week we will consider COVID-19 death statistics published by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Kane County Health Department. Certified public accountants recognize the necessity for correct account classification of financial transactions. Correct
By Larry Quick Fourth of a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/kane-county-hospital-covid-19-admissions-low In this week’s article we will consider the accuracy of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed case statistics. Does the number of “confirmed cases” accurately reflect a true picture of COVID-19 illness in Illinois? The United
Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, a board-certified cardiologist, recently stated that whether any therapy is embraced depends almost entirely on how much money can be generated from it. He strongly hints that this is the case with hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19. New drugs always generate more money than old, proven, safe
Beginning August 31, the DuPage County Community Based Testing Site (CBTS) will be open from 7 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, or until 600 tests are completed each day. The drive-through CBTS opened June 16 on the DuPage County Complex for anyone to be tested for COVID-19. The COVID-19
Naperville Park District has canceled the Kite Fly event, which was scheduled for from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 30 at Frontier Sports Complex, due to the elevated COVID-19 positivity rate in Will County. Although this is an outdoor event, based on participations at previous kite fly events, the
By Larry Quick Third of a series The second part is at thevoice.us/covid-19-positive-tests-meaning How closely do positive COVID-19 lab tests match actual COVID-19 illness in Illinois? This week we will focus on Kane County statistics for positive COVID-19 lab tests, and compare them with Kane County hospital admissions, for individuals
By Sam R Fisher Governor JB Pritzker hired a great deal of expert talent to guide his new $5 million “It Only Works if You Wear It” campaign to encourage Illinoisans to wear a mask. But the campaign apparently isn’t spending a dime on print advertising in newspapers. Instead, it’s
