Wadsworth E-Newsletter
May 4, 2020
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Open Burning During COVID-19 Threat- 
 
While the Village of Wadsworth does permit the open burning of leaves and other landscape waste (that originates upon one's own property),  people with underlying  respiratory issues are more likely to develop serious complications if they contract
COVID-19, and smoke exposure can make it worse. Even for people who do not have  underlying respiratory issues, smoke exposure can cause worsening symptoms of  COVID-19.  Do your part to protect your family and your neighbors:  Please bag, mulch or compost this spring-don't burn!
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site in Waukegan-
The State of Illinois has opened a COVID-19 testing facility in Waukegan.  Expanded testing will help identify more cases in Lake County so we can keep our communities safe.

Facility Details
  • Hours: Open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or until 500 tests are completed daily
  • Location: 2161 Northwestern Avenue, Waukegan, IL
  • Cost: Free
  • Illinois National Guard Soldiers will be conducting tests
  • Test results within 4-7 days
Who can get tested?

Anyone with symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell)

People in the following groups with or without symptoms:
  • Individuals exposed to confirmed COVID-19 cases
  • Individuals with compromised immune systems and/or chronic medical conditions
  • Healthcare workers
  • First responders
  • Employees of correctional facilities
  • Employees who support Critical Infrastructure (grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, gas stations, public utilities, factories, childcare and sanitation)
  • Individuals slated to receive elective surgery within 72 hours
Please be aware that while this is a free service, you will be asked for a photo ID upon arrival, along with a workplace ID if relevant.  They anticipate a high demand for this service and as a result, possible long wait times.  For more information, please click HERE.
Face Covering Order Now in Effect- 
 
As of May 1st, any individual who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face covering (a mask or other face-covering) is required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when they are in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. 

Face coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores.

Please click HERE for more guidance on the use of cloth face coverings from the CDC.