INFORMATION ON VIRUS & CONTAINMENT

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• Similar to respiratory tract illnesses
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• In more severe cases, secondary lower-respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis

COVID-19 is most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:

• The air by coughing and sneezing
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking unwashed/un-sanitized hands
• Touching an unwashed/un-sanitized object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing/sanitizing your hands

• Clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based rub or soap and water
• Cover your nose and mouth with your inner elbow or disposable tissue when coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid close contact with anyone that has symptoms.
• Clean your hands immediately, using an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water, after close contact with anyone.
• Do not share your personal electronic devices with anyone that has symptoms.
• Frequently clean your personal electronic devices with an alcohol-based wipe.
• Clean your personal electronic devices immediately, with an alcohol-based wipe, after usage by another individual.

If you experience symptoms:

• Contact a medical provider before visiting an urgent care location or going to the doctor office.
• If you or someone you know does not have insurance, call the Cottage Grove Health Center in Ford Heights. Follow the prompts to speak with the medical provider on-call 24/7. 708-753-5800.
•  Go to an urgent care clinic or make a doctor appointment.
• Share your concerns with a Respond Now staff member or volunteer.
• Ask for a Respond Now staff member for assistance and resources.

*In an emergency, call 911 or go to an Emergency Room near you:

Franciscan Urgent Care Chicago Heights

• 30 East 15 th St. Chicago Heights, IL 60411
• 708-733-7200
• Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00am
• Insurance Accepted: Private, Medicare, all Medicaid Plans

Cottage Grove Medical Center Ford Heights

• 1645 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Ford Heights, IL 60411
• 708-753-5800
• Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8:00am-4:45pm
• Tues. & Wed. 9:30am-5:45pm
• Fri. 8:00am-4:45pm; Every 1 st Fri. 8:00-12:00pm
• Sat. 8:00am-4:00pm
• Insurance Accepted: Private; Medicare; Medicaid: Blue Cross Community, IlliniCare, Meridian, County Care, Next Level; No Insurance: Negotiable based on income

Advocate Immediate Care Olympia Fields

• 4001 Vollmer Rd. Olympia Fields, IL 60461
• 708-481-8883
• Hours: Mon. and Tues. 9am – 9pm
• Wed. Closed
• Thurs. 8am – 9pm
• Fri. 9am – 9pm
• Sat. and Sun. 8am – 8pm
• Insurance Accepted: Private; Medicare; Medicaid: Blue Cross Community & Meridian; No Insurance: $90

Refer to these CDC links:

• Cleaning/Disinfecting procedures
• Approved Disinfectants

Visit to find the current list of products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against COVID-19. 

Properly washing hands with soap and water for 20sec is the number one recommended preventative measure at this time. 

If that is not possible, hand sanitizer with at least a 60% Alcohol content is second best. 

Can’t find Hand sanitizer? Here are some recipes you may be able to make:

• Guide to local production
• How to make Hand Sanitizer