Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
State Cases On Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Wisconsin
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced fresh restrictions Sunday for southwestern Illinois after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The rules, effective Tuesday, include limiting meetings and social events to the lesser of 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity and closing bars and casinos at 11 p.m. (8/16)
Wisconsin health officials on Sunday reported 685 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus and one additional death. The new cases raise Wisconsin total infections since the pandemic hit to 65,741. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said the state’s death toll now stands at 1,039. (8/16)
Kentucky reported 390 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, along with three new deaths attributed to the illness, according to the office of Gov. Andy Beshear. The new cases, which were reported as of 3 p.m. Sunday, bring the state up to a total of 39,315 cases of the illness and 813 deaths attributed to coronavirus, according to Beshear’s office. There is limited reporting on Sundays, so some statistics, like positivity rate, were not released. (Eads, 8/16)
North Dakota health officials said Sunday the number of COVID-19 deaths in the state has hit 125. The North Dakota Department of Health reports four new deaths, including a woman in her 70s from Burleigh County with no underlying health conditions. The other deaths are a man in his 80s from Burleigh County, a man in his 40s from Sioux County and a man in his 60s from Stark County, all with underlying health conditions. (8/16)
The reported number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma increased by 544 Sunday with four more deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There are 48,342 confirmed cases and 661 deaths, up from 47,798 cases and 657 deaths Saturday, the department said. The true number of cases in Oklahoma is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick. (8/16)
Nevada health officials report 697 more confirmed coronavirus cases with three additional deaths. The numbers released Sunday increase the state’s totals to 61,305 cases and 1,072 known deaths. (8/16)
Arizona health officials report 883 more confirmed COVID-19 cases with 14 additional deaths. The latest numbers released Sunday push the state’s totals to 193,537 cases and 4,506 known deaths. (8/16)
