DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Weekly Update

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 ● Volume 1, Issue 1

Information regarding the number of persons under investigation is updated daily on the Illinois Department of Public Health website.

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DuPage County Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus Disease

Health Investigation Currently Underway

On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Governor JB Pritzker announced that a resident of DuPage County has tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The resident is a female in her 60s and is hospitalized. State and local public health officials have started a contact investigation to understand what contacts the individual had prior to the diagnosis.

“Our staff is working to quickly identify, interview and learn the risk for people who may have been in close contact with the first COVID-19 case in DuPage County,” said Karen Ayala, Executive Director, DuPage County Health Department. “Our highest priority is the health and safety of all who live, work and play in DuPage County, and we will continue to use every available resource to prepare our communities for additional cases of COVID-19. Read on....

COVID-19 Call Center

If you are in DuPage County and have questions or concerns about COVID-19, contact the Health Department COVID-19 Call Center at (630) 221-7030.

Hours: Monday through Saturday 8 AM– 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM

What To Do If You Think You Have Been Exposed to COVID-19

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your doctor for medical advice. By calling ahead to your doctor before going in for care, you allow the medical facility to take the right steps to protect themselves and other patients.

If you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19 and develop symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider and tell them about your symptoms and your exposure. They will decide whether you need to be tested, but keep in mind that there is no treatment for COVID-19 and people who are mildly ill may be able to isolate and care for themselves at home.

If you are at higher risk for serious illness

People at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider early, even if their illness is mild.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

If you believe you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, call 9-1-1.

Who To Call About COVID-19 Testing

Please do not call the health department about getting tested for COVID-19. Your healthcare provider will determine if you should be tested and will call us if needed.

Health departments do not collect specimens for COVID-19.

All Bars and Restaurants Ordered Closed

Governor Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants in Illinois to close for on-site consumption starting at 9:00 pm on March 16th, 2020 through March 30th, 2020. This order applies to all permitted DuPage County food service establishments.

DuPage County Health Department has issued guidelines for food facilities including employee health screenings and limitations outlined in the directive. This information has been shared with all permitted food establishments in the county.

What's New

DuPage County Health Department has recently added new information to their website:

COVID-19 What You Need to Know (PDF). March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Food Facility Guidelines for Service (PDF). March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines (PDF). March 17, 2020
15 Days to Slow the Spread--The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America (PDF). March 17, 2020
Large Community Events & Mass Gatherings. March 16, 2020
People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 (PDF). March 15, 2020

Illinois COVID-19 Hotline and Email Address

If you have questions about Coronavirus - Call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease

(COVID-19) Hotline:

1(800) 889-3931 or, send an email to: [email protected]

Both are available anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

(630) 682-7400 ● www.dupagehealth.org