Handwashing can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses. #KeepHandsClean

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Changes since last update:

+143 confirmed cases
+2 probable cases
+120 presumed recovered

We have updated our COVID-19 update chart:

- Total Active Cases: we are now reporting total active cases.

- Total Hospitalizations: we are often not informed when patients are discharged, and it has become very time consuming to retrieve this information, which is why we will only be reporting cumulative (total) hospitalizations moving forward. If it becomes feasible to do this again in the future, we will begin providing these numbers again. Until that time we will continue to prioritize contact tracing and case investigation.

Our third #COVID19 testimonial:

"I was diagnosed with COVID-19 in July. I spent 14 days at [the hospital], 10 of those in ICU on a high flow nasal cannula. While in ICU, I received a plasma transfusion, several units of Remdesivir, along with other anti viral medication, and vitamins. At one point when the percentage of oxygen I could be given through the high flow nasal cannula was at it's highest, they thought I would have to be on a vent and I might not make it home. One of the physicians had me lay in the pronning position to try and help open my lungs. I laid in this position for several hours a day until I was discharged and at home as well. One of the hardest parts of being in the hospital for 14 days was not being able to physically see my family, only through video chat. I also missed my oldest daughters birthday.

A lot of people think once your home and you finally test negative, you've recovered. Now you have a laundry list of side effects from COVID to deal with. I've lost half of my hair, my pulse/blood pressure runs higher, I had bilateral pneumonia until 6 weeks post discharge, teeth are loosening, joint pain, skin peeling like you had a sunburn, redness of the face, skin/nerve pain, anxiety/depression, agitation, short term memory loss, use of oxygen at night/inhalers, multiple doctor appointments, and follow up testing."

- Anonymous

t’s not too late! Flu vaccination is recommended as long as there are still active flu cases. Get your flu vaccine today to protect yourself and others! Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm

Job Posting!

Part-time position for Registered Licensed Dietitian, Dietetic Technician or Registered Nurse. Two years public health or related experience. Certified breastfeeding training is preferred. Salary range $14.57 - $21.07. All interested applicants may mail their resume to the Champaign Health District, Attention: Mary Collier 1512 S. US Hwy 68 Suite Q100, Urbana, Ohio 43078 or email mcollier@champaignhd.com

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Champaign Health District is an equal opportunity employer.