Region 8 Moves to Tier 2 Mitigations

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced that Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties) has met the requirements necessary to move to Tier 2 of resurgence mitigations. 

The chart below from the Governor's office highlights the primary differences between the three tiers. Most notably, in Tier 2, recreational activities are now allowed for either the lesser of 25 guests or 25% of overall capacity both indoors and outdoors, and indoor sports and recreation have been unpaused. 

COVID-19 Reminders and Safety

DuPage County Health Department Dashboard
The DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 dashboard, shows the number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in each municipality. As of January 21, there have been a total of 3,454 lab confirmed cases in Lombard. 

Help Slow the Spread and Keep Moving in the Right Direction
Residents are urged to follow safety protocols set forth by the CDC to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and to help Region 8 move toward decreased mitigations. Help support your local businesses by acting responsibly. 

Below are safety reminders that can help slow the spread of illness. 

• Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of social distance.
• Wear a face mask when in public. 
• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
• Clean and sanitize commonly used surfaces.
• Quarantine for 14 days if returning from a COVID-19 hotspot. 
• Avoid group gatherings.
• Stay home when you are sick or experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. 
• Get tested: DuPage County Testing Site  
• Avoid contact with others that are sick or experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Vaccine Registration from DuPage County Health Department

The DuPage County Health Department is providing those who live or work in DuPage County the opportunity register for a COVID-19 vaccine. Signing up allows the DCHD to contact you with specific information when appointments or clinics are available. Visit the DCHD website to register.

COVID-19 Testing Site in Wheaton to Close January 29

The DCHD will close the COVID-19 community-based drive-thru testing site located at the DuPage County Complex in Wheaton at the end of the month, with the last scheduled day set for Friday, Jan. 29.

The COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park will remain open with the capacity to provide up to 1,000 tests per day. 

Blood Donor Appreciation Month 

January is Blood Donor Appreciation Month! Throughout 2020, the Village's blood drives helped to collect 948 donations, with the potential to save up to 2,844 lives! Save the date for 2021 Blood Drives on April 14, June 16, September 8, and November 10. 

Drive Sober: Super Bowl 2021

The 2021 Super Bowl is on Sunday, Feb. 7th and the Lombard Police Department is reminding football fans that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving.

Lombard Police will have extra enforcements on the road Super Bowl weekend, cracking down on drunk and impaired drivers. If your Super Bowl plans involve alcohol or cannabis, make the right play and pass your keys to a sober driver.