By Neil Doyle

State health officials are reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, which include two individuals outside of Cook County.

The Illinois Department of Public Health said there is a woman in her 60s from Kane County and a teenager from McHenry County who have tested positive, bringing the state total to 19 cases.

In addition to the cases in Kane and McHenry counties, new cases include individuals in:

Cook County:

70s – male
60s – female
40s – female
40s – male
Chicago:

40s – male
40s – male

Public health officials are still investigating the travel history of these individuals and any potential contact with a known COVID-19 case. Health officials said these most recent cases are in isolation and are doing well.