Dear Lake County Residents,
With many religious holidays occurring this month, the stay-at-home order can feel even more burdensome, as this is a time that we traditionally gather with families, friends, and our larger communities. Especially this week, we encourage you to find comfort in the greater meaning behind our collective sacrifice. By staying home, we are protecting those we love, our friends, our colleagues, our neighbors, and our communities.
 Thank you, Karen and Ruby in Waukegan, pictured below, for sharing with us the reasons that they are staying home! You can print out the form they used at this link and share it on social media with the hashtag #StayHomeLakeCounty.
Please remember that if you are feeling ill, even if your symptoms are mild, please do NOT go out for errands like grocery shopping or to the pharmacy. Call a family member, friend, or neighbor and ask if they can shop for you, or take advantage of the many stores that are offering delivery service. Thank you for doing your part to help protect us all.
How does COVID-19 spread?
Watch this video on how COVID-19 spreads and what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.
Vea este video de como el COVID-19 se esparce y de lo que usted puede hacer para mantenerse a usted y su familia seguros.
Covid-19, Allergies, Flu, Cold: How to Tell the Difference
Sore throat? Runny nose? It’s understandable that during these times, you may wonder if your symptoms might mean you have COVID-19. Keep in mind that this is also the season for allergies and the common cold and flu, so it’s important to know the distinction between symptoms, and the actions you should take if you experience them. Check out this helpful chart!
Protect Our Essential Workers! Please Dispose of Gloves, Masks, and Cleaning Supplies Properly
The waste disposal agencies serving Lake County are reporting a significant increase in the amount of trash being collected because so many people who are working and staying at home. To help crews collect trash as safely and efficiently as possible, please be sure to put all household trash in bags and tie them properly.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, masks and gowns are not recyclable and should always be bagged and placed in a trash bin with a lid. Additionally, cleaning supplies such as disposable wipes, paper towels and tissues are not recyclable and should always be bagged and placed in a trash bin with a lid.
Spring Yard Cleaning—Don't Burn!
So many of us are using this time to catch up on yard work. There are a lot of leaves on the ground this spring because it was too cold to pick them up by the time they fell last fall. While leaf burning is permitted in many areas of Lake County, it poses serious health consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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!
Get Counted, Lake County!
Do your part to help our county - respond to the census while you’re staying home! When you participate in the census, you are helping make sure Lake County gets the funding it needs to support critical services like healthcare, education, roads, and more. Your answers are confidential and by law cannot be shared with anyone—even with law enforcement or immigration agencies. It’s easy to respond online or by phone. Visit my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 (English) or 844-468-2020 (Spanish).
Do you have questions? The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has established a COVID-19 hotline and email address to answer questions from the public:
For additional information from the IDPH, visit: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
Forwarded this email? Sign up to receive COVID-19 updates directly from the Lake County Health Department.
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