Niles-Morton Grove Coronavirus Information

From the Village of Niles:

March 3, 2020

The risk for Illinoisans of contracting the novel Coronavirus are low at this time, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. You can take these steps to stay healthy:

• Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds before eating, after coughing or sneezing. Be sure to wash your thumbs, wrist, and between your fingers.

• Avoid touching your face (i.e. eyes, nose, and mouth) with unwashed hands.

• Stay at home if you feel ill.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw it away. Again, wash your hands afterwards.

• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects regularly using a regular household cleaning spray or alcohol wipe.

For more information about how you can best prevent the spread of viruses, and steps you can take to stay healthy, visit https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/.

While these materials reference influenza, the information and actions you can take to prepare yourself and community can always apply for at home, at school, at work, and at a gathering.

The Illinois Novel Coronavirus Hotline is (800) 889-3931 and can be called at any time. For additional resources, see the IDPH web page or Centers for Disease Control web page.

This press release was produced by the Village of Niles. The views expressed here are the author’s own.