Kane County confirms first coronavirus case

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Kane County has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, according to county health officials.

A person in the west suburban county has tested positive for the disease, Kane County Health Department spokeswoman Susan Stack said Tuesday.

Details about the case were discussed Tuesday afternoon in a news conference with Gov. J.B. Pritzker.