SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — According to the state, there are now 36,934 confirmed cases with 1,688 total deaths in Illinois. There have been 173,316 total tests conducted.
Bed counts in hospitals are now 30,000 with 5,000 new healthcare workers that have received temporary licenses to help fight corona.
Gov. Pritzker is extending the stay at home order through Saturday, May 30.
The order will be changed moving forward, with some elective medical services being allowed again.
On May 1 retail stores may take online orders and do delivery as well as pickup.