Park Forest coronavirus: National Guard starts COVID-19 testing at Elisabeth Ludeman Development Center
NewsColony Park Forest coronavirus: National Guard starts COVID-19 testing at Elisabeth Ludeman Development Center PARK FOREST, Ill. (WLS) — Airmen from the Illinois National Guard’s 183rd Wing started worked Monday, helping with health screenings at the Elisabeth Ludeman Development Center. The guardsmen are responding to a call for help after a COVID-19 outbreak infected more than 100 people at the center The facility reported to residents and one staff member died from the virus. RELATED: Latest news and updates on Illinois coronavirus cases, Chicago area impact “This is a very challenging time,” said Lisa Robinson, facility director. “I like to think that we’re in this together. Our phrase is we are ‘Ludeman Strong,’ and we will get through this.” Monday morning 22 airmen, including two medical technicians, arrived at the center, which is home to about 350 people with developmental disabilities. RELATED: Park Forest coronavirus: IL National Guard called to help with COVID-19...