Coronavirus Outbreak Identified At Crystal Lake Texas Roadhouse

Press release from the McHenry County Government:

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has identified a COVID-19 outbreak at Texas Roadhouse restaurant located at 835 Cog Circle in Crystal Lake. Texas Roadhouse has voluntarily closed and is working with the MCDH so that it may safely reopen as soon as possible. The Department appreciates the cooperation and commitment to protecting the safety and health of staff, patrons and the community.

Anyone who has worked at or visited this establishment or is a close contact of someone who has worked at or visited this establishment between July 19 and August 4 and has any COVID-19 like symptoms is encouraged to consult with their primary care physician and/or get tested.

Symptoms of COVID-19 may include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Individuals who experience trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest, confusion, inability to stay awake or bluish lips or face should seek immediate emergency medical care.

A close contact is anyone who was within 6 feet of a person known to have COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset.

To find a testing location, please visit MCDH’s Access to Healthcare page at MCDH.info.

This press release was produced by the McHenry County Government City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.