Perry County had 36 COVID-19 cases at last report

Four more cases of COVID-19 were announced in Perry County on Wednesday, bringing the total number of positive cases here to 36.

The Perry County Health Department did not send a news release on Thursday. Wednesday's release said the latest cases are two men in their 40s and two women, one in her 30s and one in her 60s.

All of the above patients are under quarantine, the health department said. The health department does not reveal how many of the patients, if any, are hospitalized.

Five of the patients have been released from quarantine.

Meanwhile, 407 residents from Perry County had tested negative as of Wednesday.

The health department says it is monitoring the situation along with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Marshall Browning Hospital, Pinckneyville Community Hospital and local emergency management authorities.

Meanwhile, the Randolph County EMA reported Thursday that the county had 103 active cases of COVID, a decrease of 15 cases from Wednesday. The Randolph total of positive cases rose to 213, with 103 actives cases, 108 people released from isolation and two deaths.

Elsewhere in southern Illinois, Jefferson County reported 88 cases and 15 deaths. Jackson County, meanwhile, reported 158 cases and 10 deaths.

Meanwhile, Williamson County reported its first death on Thursday, amid a total of 41 cases. Union County jumped to 52 cases and one death.

Pulaski County had 24 cases, Washington had 14 and Franklin had 10; Alexander had six; Massac and Saline counties reported five; Johnson had four; Gallatin, Hamilton and White counties had two each; Hardin County had one case and Pope County still had 0.

Nearer to St. Louis, St. Clair County was reporting 623 cases and 44 deaths, while Monroe County had 77 cases and 11 deaths.

Residents who have questions can contact the Perry County Health Department at (618) 357-5371.

If you experience symptoms of respiratory illness, such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for medical advice.

Protect yourself and others by staying home as much as possible. Continue social distancing of 6 feet or more, avoid large groups or gatherings of people, wash hands frequently, and use a cloth face covering in community settings.

For additional updates or educational information, visit the Perry County Health Department's Facebook page.