Coronavirus Exposure Case Doesn't Close Deerfield Library

DEERFIELD, IL — A known exposure of the coronavirus isn't closing the Deerfield Public Library at this time. The library was notified of the exposure, which occurred between Sept. 9-11, Tuesday.

"Based on the recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health, we were not required to close, and notification of this low risk exposure to staff and the public was recommended," the library said in a statement. "We have been informed that the person is now in isolation. Federal privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information about the positive case."

The library performed a sanitization service before the building opened to the public Wednesday. Officials are continuing to follow the recommendations of local health authorities.

The library staff is reminding residents to remember that wherever they go, they should always follow public health guidelines — the 3 Ws — to reduce risk of getting and spreading COVID-19:

• Wear a mask
• Wash your hands
• Watch your distance

Residents with COVID-19 questions can call the Illinois COVID-19 hotline at 800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov. Residents may also want to consider signing up for updates from the Lake County Health Department.

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