COVID-19

Message from President Nunamaker - Shelter in Place

Executive Order 2020-10 (Shelter in Place) - EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 30^th

Declaration of Local State of Emergency

Message from Village President Nunamaker - COVID-19

Fox River Grove Village officials are carefully monitoring developments related to the virus known as COVID-19. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is the lead agency for infectious disease in McHenry County. As the Village does not have its own public health department, all guidance pertaining to COVID-19 will come from federal, state, and county health agencies.

In response to the onset of this pandemic, the Village implemented steps both internally and externally to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as we remain committed to providing essential municipal services to our residents and businesses.

At this time, the Village continues to urge residents to remain compliant with the Stay at Home (Shelter in Place) order. STAY HOME. SAVE LIVES.

The Village recommends following all CDC guidelines:

• Older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions like; heart disease, diabetes and lung disease should avoid public gatherings where their risk of exposure is higher.
• If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms or are sick, stay home.
• If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms or are sick, do not attend community gatherings.
• Clean and wash your hands often. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Utilize Social Distancing techniques when out in public. Avoid close contact with people who are sick by putting distance between yourself and other people.
• Cover coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

The Village will consider additional precautions as conditions develop.

Helpful Links

• CDC COVID-19 webpage
• IDPH COVID-19 webpage
• MCDH COVID-19 webpage
• coronavirus.illinois.gov
• Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance (State)
• SBA Disaster Loans - Three Step Process (Federal)