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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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IDPH: 3,400 coronavirus cases possible if trajectory continues

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IL coronavirus
By Mandy Robertson

SPRINGFIELD (ILLINOIS CAPITOL BUREAU) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health says the state could see approximately 3,400 total cases of novel coronavirus next week if the current trajectory continues.

The projection would be a jump of over 700% of the . A Department spokesperson stated 650 new cases could need hospitalization if the assumption is made that 20% of the new cases are severe.

IDPH states this is a novel virus and information is evolving rapidly, so estimated trajectories could change. Health officials note social distancing measures such as school closures, working from home and ending dine-in options at restaurants could help lower the projection.

Officials say it will still take two weeks to see the effect of any recent actions to stop the spread, as the incubation period is 14 days.

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