City of Elgin issued the following announcement on March 3.
Coronavirus continues to be a common topic in the news. The City of Elgin continues working closely with both the Kane County Health Department and Cook County Health. We want to take this opportunity to remind our residents to take precautions to prevent contracting or spreading of any virus borne illnesses, like influenza or Coronavirus, as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC):
▪️Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
▪️Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
▪️Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
▪️Stay home when you are sick.
▪️Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
▪️Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Find updated information on Coronavirus on the CDC website:
CDC website: http://bit.ly/2Tetg8Y
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): http://bit.ly/2VBmyvl
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Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Elgin
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