The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control. Contact tracing is used by health departments to prevent the spread of infectious disease. In general, contact tracing involves identifying people who have an infectious disease (cases) and people who they came in contact with (contacts) and working with them to interrupt disease spread. This […]
CDC Provides Information All About Face Masks/Coverings
A cloth face covering may not protect the wearer, but it may keep the wearer from spreading the virus to others. COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice (e.g., while shouting, chanting, or singing). These droplets can land in the mouths […]
FAQ for Businesses Concerning Use of Face-Coverings During COVID-19
FAQ for Businesses Concerning the Use of Face-coverings During COVID-19 – .pdf 213kb The State of Illinois Department of Human Rights recently released a document containing frequently asked questions regarding the use of face-coverings during COVID-19. This FAQ is intended to provide guidance regarding the application of the face-covering requirement in Executive Order 2020-32 for […]
COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips
The following information comes from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the United States, phone scammers have seized the opportunity to prey on consumers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received reports of scam and hoax text message campaigns and scam robocalls offering free home testing kits, […]
Late Fees Waived for Property Taxpayers Impacted by COVID-19
The DuPage County Board voted today to authorize the County Treasurer to waive late fees on property tax payments for taxpayers who can demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis. Interest penalties for late payments of the first installment of property taxes, which are due June 1, will be postponed until Sept. 1 for […]
