New COVID-19 Cases Plus An Online Self-Assessment Tool
COVIDASSESSMENT
Do you think you or a family member may have been exposed? Based on CDC recommendations, the University of Southern California's Gehr Center and Akido Labs has developed an online assessment tool, which will help determine what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19 or may have been exposed.
Take the assessment on covidassessment.org >In collaboration with the Center for Health Journalism, the Gehr Center/Akido Labs are offering this app as a free embed in any news or health care website.
By April Alonso
As of April 6th, 2020, the Town of Cicero has 95 residents with reported cases of COVID-19. Up to date information about reported cases in Cicero and the surrounding suburbs is available here.
According to the Town of Cicero Facebook page, there is one confirmed report of a person that has passed away due to COVID-19. They were a resident at City View nursing home that tested positive for the virus and was transported to a hospital.
Town officials are urging all residents including kids and teens to observe the Governor’s Stay-At-Home-Order which was extended until April 30th. The Town noted on their Facebook page that there is a trend in deaths among younger ages.
The Center of Health Journalism website, developed an app (embedded above) that offers a free assessment of mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 “to help individuals decide when to treat their symptoms safely at home and when to seek medical help.” You can read more on the blog post here and use the free assessment tool above at the top of this page. Remember, this tool is not a diagnosis but, as stated on the app, it is for “informational purposes only and does not qualify as a medical opinion.” If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should contact 911 immediately.
Numbers you can call for medical information in Cicero:
Call the Health Department at (708)656-3600 Extension 147, 148, or 149 with any questions. The Town of Cicero’s Health Department is in contact with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The Community Center Health Clinic’s Dr. Licea will be available remotely and in person Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1 PM to 5 PM and Wednesday from 8 AM to 5 PM. You can reach her at (708) 656-3600. .
The Cook County Department of Public Health can be reached at (708) 633-4000.
People with limited access to healthcare or who don’t have a primary care provider can contact Alivio Medical Health Center for the Walk In Wellness Center located at 6447 W. Cermak Road in Berwyn. According to their website, people experiencing symptoms must call 312.850-8238 first before showing up to the clinic. This includes people who are experiencing a cough, fever and have traveled within the last 14 days or who have had direct contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19
