SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Veterans’ Homes at Anna and Manteno are experiencing increased COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff and the majority of cases have presented mild symptoms.

As of Tuesday, 17 residents and seven staff had COVID-19 in Anna and 15 residents and nine staff had it in Manteno.

The Homes continue to follow Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health(IDPH) infection control guidelines for long-term care facilities protocols, including, social distancing, masking in direct care areas, and intensified cleaning and disinfection protocols. Amplified testing during the outbreak has been established for residents and staff.

The IDVA Senior Infection Preventionist was on-site at the Manteno Home Tuesday and will visit the Anna Home Wednesday.