Leroy N. Soetoro
2020-03-20 21:30:49 UTC
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/ap-sources-illinois-governor-
order-shelter-place-69715851
CHICAGO -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state
residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar
dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the
coronavirus.
Pritzker's order, which takes effect Saturday at 5 p.m. and is set to
expire April 7, still allows the state's 12.6 million residents to head
outside to buy groceries and medicine.
If there are actions that I can take that will save lives in the midst of
this pandemic, no matter how difficult, then I have an obligation,
Pritzker said. The Democrat said he was trying to prevent potentially
tens of thousands of deaths but urged people not to panic.
For the vast majority of you already taking precautions, your lives will
not change very much, he said, adding that people can continue to shop
for groceries, visit pharmacies and gas stations and exercise outdoors.
People also can continue to pick up meals from restaurants, he said.
Pritzker acknowledged that the state doesn't have the resources or the
desire to enforce the order to limit individuals' actions, but he said
law enforcement will take action if necessary.
The stay-at-home order will also mean schools statewide remain closed
until April 8, he said.
Pritzker had previously ordered all schools statewide to shut down through
the end of March and limited gatherings to 50 people to curb the spread of
the coronavirus in the state. He also closed dine-in service at bars and
restaurants, but allowed businesses to continue delivery or carryout
options.
The governors of California and New York have issued similar orders.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who stood by Pritzker's side as he announced
the order, said she agreed with the decision.
Think of this as safer at home, she said.
For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms,
such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with
existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including
pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the virus. According to the World
Health Organization, people with mild cases recover in about two weeks,
while those with more severe ones can take three to six weeks to get
better.
As of Friday afternoon, Illinois has reported 585 cases of COVID-19 in 25
counties, up from 422 a day earlier. The state reported one more death
Friday a woman in her 70s from Cook County taking the state's toll to
five.
O'Connor reported from Springfield, Illinois.
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the Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Department of Science Education. The
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order-shelter-place-69715851
CHICAGO -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state
residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar
dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the
coronavirus.
Pritzker's order, which takes effect Saturday at 5 p.m. and is set to
expire April 7, still allows the state's 12.6 million residents to head
outside to buy groceries and medicine.
If there are actions that I can take that will save lives in the midst of
this pandemic, no matter how difficult, then I have an obligation,
Pritzker said. The Democrat said he was trying to prevent potentially
tens of thousands of deaths but urged people not to panic.
For the vast majority of you already taking precautions, your lives will
not change very much, he said, adding that people can continue to shop
for groceries, visit pharmacies and gas stations and exercise outdoors.
People also can continue to pick up meals from restaurants, he said.
Pritzker acknowledged that the state doesn't have the resources or the
desire to enforce the order to limit individuals' actions, but he said
law enforcement will take action if necessary.
The stay-at-home order will also mean schools statewide remain closed
until April 8, he said.
Pritzker had previously ordered all schools statewide to shut down through
the end of March and limited gatherings to 50 people to curb the spread of
the coronavirus in the state. He also closed dine-in service at bars and
restaurants, but allowed businesses to continue delivery or carryout
options.
The governors of California and New York have issued similar orders.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who stood by Pritzker's side as he announced
the order, said she agreed with the decision.
Think of this as safer at home, she said.
For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms,
such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with
existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including
pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the virus. According to the World
Health Organization, people with mild cases recover in about two weeks,
while those with more severe ones can take three to six weeks to get
better.
As of Friday afternoon, Illinois has reported 585 cases of COVID-19 in 25
counties, up from 422 a day earlier. The state reported one more death
Friday a woman in her 70s from Cook County taking the state's toll to
five.
O'Connor reported from Springfield, Illinois.
Follow AP coverage of the virus outbreak at
https://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and
https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbrea k
The Associated Press receives support for health and science coverage from
the Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Department of Science Education. The
AP is solely responsible for all content.
--
No collusion - Special Counsel Robert Swan Mueller III, March 2019.
Donald J. Trump, 304 electoral votes to 227, defeated compulsive liar in
denial Hillary Rodham Clinton on December 19th, 2016. The clown car
parade of the democrat party ran out of gas and got run over by a Trump
truck.
Congratulations President Trump. Thank you for cleaning up the disaster
of the Obama presidency.
Under Barack Obama's leadership, the United States of America became the
The World According To Garp. Obama sold out heterosexuals for Hollywood
queer liberal democrat donors.
President Trump has boosted the economy, reduced illegal immigration,
appointed dozens of judges and created jobs.
Senile loser and NAMBLA supporter Nancy Pelosi got "Trumped" on February
5, 2020. "President Trump, Not Guilty."