Neighbors,
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Good evening, COVID-19 is continuing to affect Lake County and its residents, with 63 new confirmed cases and the tragic loss of three more of our residents.
If there's one thing I can ask you, above all else, is to please do everything you can to take the shelter-in-place order seriously and stay home as much as possible. And if you are a praying individual, please pray for all those affected by this virus, which includes every single one of us.
Our first responders are on the front lines of this battle, and they do not have the luxury of choosing to stay home. By us staying home, we work to reduce the spread and keep all of those around us safe.
It has been reported that we are likely not yet in the peak for infections, with estimates ranging from one to two more weeks before we peak.
I believe from the bottom of my heart we can turn this around soon, if we all work together.
God bless you and be safe!
Health Department Coronavirus Update
Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is reporting 63 new cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Lake County and three new deaths since yesterday. This brings the total number of Lake County COVID-19 cases to 819, including 17 deaths (as of April 6, 2020, 1:45 p.m.).
The three deaths include a man in his 60s, a man in his 80s, and a woman in her 90s, all with underlying health conditions, a risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19.
"We are not yet at the peak of this outbreak, and we all need to continue our efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19," said Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister. "I will continue saying it—the stay home order is a serious matter. It is very important to stay home and if it is absolutely necessary to leave home, limit the number of people from your household who go out for errands, keep your time in public places to a minimum, maintain a 6 foot distance from other people, and wear a cloth face covering so you don’t spread illness to others."
Today, the Health Department opened its Respiratory Illness Clinic for patients with symptoms of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, located at the North Chicago Health Center, 2215 14th St, North Chicago, IL. Appointments are required, and can be scheduled through the Patient Access Center at (847) 377-8800.
Many people have asked how they can help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lake County government has partnered with the United Way of Lake County to coordinate local COVID-19 response volunteer opportunities. Please visit the United Way of Lake County website, www.211lakecounty.org, for more information.
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New Cases
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New Deaths
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please visit Lake County's Coronavirus Page for more information, including:
- How to protect yourself
- What to do if you are sick
- Testing availability
- Interactive map of cases by municipality
- Sign up for the Health Department’s COVID-19 newsletter
- How to get help
- How to help others
Please visit Lake County Health Department Modification Page for information on Health Department Service Modifications.
For a list of government closures, visit Lake County's Closure Page.
If you have general questions, please email COVID19@lakecountyil.gov. Public health officials will answer the top questions weekly. Please note, the Health Department will not provide personal medical advice through this email address.
Additional resources
On Friday, March 20, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes through April 30, 2020, to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. For more information, please visit https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/stay-at-home-faqs.
Anyone needing assistance finding food, shelter, rent or utility assistance, or other essential services, CALL 211 or TEXT your zip code to 898211 to speak with someone who can help 24/7. To receive general COVID-19 information via text message, text “COVID19” to 211211. For more information, visit www.211lakecounty.org.
For general state and national information, please call the Illinois State Hotline at 1-800-899-3931, or visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website at dph.illinois.gov, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at coronavirus.gov.
- 211: If anyone in your community needs assistance finding food, shelter, rent or utility assistance, or other essential services, CALL 211 or TEXT your zip code to 898211 to speak with someone who can help. 211 is available 24/7. https://211lakecounty.org/
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If you exhibit symptoms, contact your Primary Care Provider. DO NOT GO TO THEIR OFFICE or show up at an ER or urgent care facility. Your physician will give you instructions over the phone on what to do.
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People who do not have a primary care provider who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 can call the Lake County Health Department Patient Access Center (847-377-8800).
- The best way to protect you and our community is to continue practicing the 3 C's. Clean, Cover, Contain. As well, stay put and avoid public interaction as much as possible.
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Utilities Information
- Illinois Commerce Commission has required all private providers of water, gas and electric to:
- Suspend service disconnections.
- Waive late-payment penalties.
- Implement temporary flexible credit and payment procedures to ensure all customers remain connected to essential utility service.
- The ICC also directed all alternative electric and natural gas suppliers to suspend their door-to-door sales, because of COVID-19 transmission risk.
- If you think any of your providers are not following the ICC's directive, please Call the ICC, at 1-800-524-0795, or CUB, at 1-800-669-5556.
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Information on ComEd's Energy Assistance Program for COVID-19
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Information on Northshore Gas' Energy Assistance Program for COVID-19
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Click here for payment assistance, or
- call 847-249-4330
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Information on NICOR Gas' Energy Assistance Program for COVID-19
United Way of Lake County launches COVID-19 Relief Fund.
United Way of Lake County, Lake County Government, Lake County Community Foundation, and the Lake County Municipal League have joined together to create the Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
Hosted and administered by United Way of Lake County, the Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund will support local nonprofit organizations serving Lake County’s most vulnerable neighbors. The fund unites monies raised by Lake County philanthropies, corporations, and individuals to be disbursed to nonprofit organizations serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing urgent resources for Lake County most at-risk neighbors.
For full information, click here.
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Info from the CDC for Vulnerable Populations.
Click Here to visit the CDC's special guidance for populations who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.
If You Need Assistance
211 is a service, similar to 911, where you can dial 211 in Lake County to access support services. Do not use in an emergency, always call 911 for an emergency.
211 can align you with support service providers to help for issues like finding resources for food, housing, help, especially during a crisis.
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The SBA has opened up disaster relief loans for affected small businesses in Lake County, up to $2,000,000 per business.
Loans can be paid back over up to 30 years, and currently have an interest rate of ~2.75%.
To apply for an SBA Disaster Relief Loan, or for more information, click here.
Latest updated March 20, 2020
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Opened on April 3rd, he Paycheck Protection Program offers businesses up to 8 week of expenses with forgivable loans if they keep their employees employed.
- $350 Billion program
- Businesses with less than 500 employees can qualify
- Some business may qualify if they have over 500 employees
- Administered through your local bank
- Can be used to pay payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities
- Forgivable under certain conditions
To find a bank to help you apply, click here:
For other business relief options, click here:
If your bank is not currently setup for SBA loans, you can ask them to fill out this form: and have them email it to: delegatedauthority@sba.gov
If they are currently an SBA bank, and have not yet received all of the information, you can supply them with this link:
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Governor's Stay At Home Order
Click Here for a link to the Governor's Stay at Home Order, which lists the essential businesses and the capacity at which any business can remain open.
Clarification of "Essential Businesses"
Click Here for the Illinois Department of Commerce's clarifications on what is and is not an essential business.
General information and guidance geared towards Businesses and employees regarding COVID-19 and the current status. This information is choppy, trying to get information out to you as quick as possible.
Report A Concern/Issue
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Have an issue you'd like to report? (Lost/Found Pets, Environmental concern, junk and debris, potholes, tall grass/weeds, water service interruptions, crime tips, drainage issues, etc.)
We've developed a convenient and easy way for you to report any issue through our online reporting tool, which will automatically route your concern to the pertinent County Department, as well as allows us to track and study areas of greatest concerns for future improvements.
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