6 | March 26, 2020 | the mokena messenger news mokenamessengerdaily.com Coronavirus pandemic begins to shape new normal for community T.J. Kremer III, Editor With the rapidly developing situation that is the coronavirus pandemic, The Messenger wants our readers to have the most up to date information possible. The following articles have been published online for free at Mokena MessengerDaily.com, and DRIVE CAR BUYERS there is a dedicated page on our website with all the latest area-wide information, which readers will find at the top of our website. The Messenger encourages our readers to utilize these resources to remain informed and safe during these trying times, as we will continuously update these and other articles as they happen. TO YOUR DOOR WITH A CLASSIFIED AUTO AD 708.326.9170 22ndcenturymedia.com First death related to COVID-19 in Will County reported by State T.J. Kremer III, Editor A case of COVID-19 has led to a death in Will County, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Thursday, March 19. As of press time Monday, March 23, the total deaths in the state related to the illness were nine. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,049 cases in Illinois, 21 of which have been reported in Will County. Cases have occurred in ages 9 to 99. Will County Executive Larry Walsh on March 16 issued a Proclamation of a Disaster for Will County via email in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak across the county. This proclamation will activate the county’s emergency response plans to assist the residents during this time, according to the email. The email advised to limit gatherings with more than 50 people and to consistently wash hands and use hand sanitizer. People also are encouraged to self-quarantine to limit the spread of the virus. The Will County Health Department is recommending the following actions be taken for those who feel they may have been exposed to the coronavirus: • Isolate yourself and self-monitor for the symptoms. This includes taking your temperature three times daily (morning, afternoon, evening) to check for a fever, along with watching for other symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath. • If you do have these symptoms, you are asked to phone your medical provider for an examination, as your medical provider is the one who knows you and your family’s medical conditions best. Always call ahead of time, as your provider may have certain times or areas where they prefer symptomatic patients to go. • Call the hotline. The Will County Health Department has established a Coronavirus hotline for questions, available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (815) 740-8977. Residents are encouraged to continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for more information: cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-nCoV/ index.html. VENDORS WANTED PRESENTED BY 22ND CENTURY MEDIA Join the LARGEST women's VENDORS expo in the southwest suburbs! WANTED Deadline NEW DATE! Deadline 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT! WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 WEDNESDAY, Northbrook Court - Lower Level, FEB. For more 5 information, 1515 Lake call Cook (708) Road, 326-9170 Northbrook, ext.16 IL or visit 22ndCenturyMedia.com/lady For more information, call (708) 326-9170 ext. 16 or visit 22ndCenturyMedia.com/camp LWSRA provides timeline, answers questions about participant who tested positive for COVID-19 Bill Jones, Managing Editor Lincolnway Special Recreation Association provided additional information March 18 about a situation involving one of its participants who tested positive for COVID-19 after taking part in three events in early March, in response to questions the organization said it has received since publicly addressing the situation March 16. LWSRA issued a letter March 18, offering a timeline, message from the parent of the Cook County resident who reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and answers to some frequently asked questions about the situation. The timeline says the participant may have come in contact with someone at Elim Christian Services in Crestwood who tested positive for the coronavirus, though the letter from LWSRA emphasizes this has not been confirmed. Coronavirus update to Village services Submitted by the Village of Mokena All Village facilities remain open for business; however, a number of practical, common sense operational adjustments have been made in the interest of protecting the health, safety, and well-being of you and your family, as well as Village elected officials and staff. Village Hall – 11004 Please see lwsra, 8 Please see services, 10
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