What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
How Can I Help?
- If you, your child, or anyone in your household feels sick at all, please stay home.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Respect social distancing by keeping 6 ft away from other people.
- Wear a face mask in public spaces, such as the library.
Library's Response
- Per Executive Order 20-32, persons who enter public buildings are required to wear face coverings during all phases below Phase 5 in the Restore Illinois plan. All persons over the age of two (2) who enter must wear a facial covering/face mask and maintain social distancing when practicable.
- Reasonable accommodations such as Curbside Service, chat service, phone service, and Virtual Library services are available to those who are medically prevented from or decline to wear a face covering/face mask.
- Those refusing to wear a face covering/face mask and/or maintain a six-foot distance when practicable will be asked to leave the library.
More information in our COVID-19 Safety Policy.