Dear Neighbor:
Although we have made great progress, Illinois has not yet reached our peak level of new COVID-19 cases. While recent data shows we are moving in the right direction, health experts must see a steady decline in new cases before major social distancing restrictions can be relaxed or lifted.
After weeks of data and trend analysis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) released updated guidelines at the Individual, Family, and Multi-Family Residence levels to ensure we are doing all that we can to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
As we stay at home, the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to continue to practice good hand hygiene and social distancing when in public. It is also important to note the difference between self-quarantine and self-isolation, terms that have been used frequently since Coronavirus began to spread in the United States.
Chicago Health magazine recently published an informative article distinguishing the difference between “Self-Isolation” and “Self-Quarantine.” It is worth a read.
As a reminder, the following are COVID-19 Facts and Guidelines that apply to
Know How COVID-19 Is Spread
I know that the uncertainty and conflicting messages from various government leaders is causing all of us a tremendous amount of stress and concern. Please know that the best expert minds, in every level of government, are working around the clock to help us manage this pandemic and identify a path to normalcy. We will get through this crisis.
Thank you for continuing to be patient during these extraordinary (and sometimes frustrating) restrictions that have been implemented to protect our public health.
Although these restrictions are disruptive to our daily lives and represent a level of personal sacrifice, please remember our many neighbors who serve as first-responders and healthcare workers who are selflessly sacrificing so much more – on a daily basis – to help keep us safe and healthy. Let’s keep those heroes in mind as we stay at home.
We must continue to flatten the curve. The sooner we can turn the corner on COVID-19, the sooner we can all get Chicago re-opened for business!
For updates on COVID-19, please visit: City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and CDC.
Sincerely,
Brendan Reilly
President Pro Tempore
Alderman, 42nd Ward
To see most recent publications from all three River North Alderman, please go to RNRAChicago.org and select the menu item “Covid-19 Resources” and “Alderman Newsletters Covid-19“.
