In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Winnebago County Health Department buildings are closed to the public until further notice. We will continue to provide essential services by appointment and alternative methods of delivery. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department for essential services, call 815-720-4000. For questions about COVID-19, call 815-319-6705. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to provide you these essential services, while also responding to the COVID-19 to protect the safety and health of our community.
Coronavirus Disease - 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that can cause severe illness.
Stay At Home Order
The intent of Executive Order #10 is to ensure that the maximum number of people self-isolate in their places of residence to the maximum extent feasible, while enable services to continue, to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the greatest extent possible. When people need to leave their places of residence, whether to perform Essential Activities, or to otherwise facilitate authorized activities necessary for continuity of social and commercial life, they should at all times as much as reasonably possible comply with Social Distancing Requirements. All provisions of the this Executive Order should be interpreted to effectuate this intent.
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Recent Updates on COVID-19
Governor JB Pritzker issues Executive Order #18 extending the original Stay At Home Order through April 30, 2020. Executive Order #18
Illinois Department of Public Health provides recommendations for Universal Masking and Enhanced Environmental Disinfection in Residential Congregate Living Facilities. Guidance
Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development has created a webpage for communities with resources to help them address child care needs for essential workers. Child Care Resources
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has provided the following information for businesses.
- Guidance on Essential Businesses and Operations. Guidance
- Flowchart to Determine Essential or Non-Essential. Flowchart
Facemasks
The Winnebago County Emergency Operations Center is asking the community to help us by making and donating masks. If you are interested in making masks, please follow the guidance provided by the Minnesota Department of Health and University of Nebraska Medical Center. If you would like to donate masks, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to our contact list for information about when and where to donate them.
COVID-19 Hotline
For general questions about COVID-19, please call the Illinois Department of Public Health at 1-800-889-3931 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For questions about COVID-19 specific to Winnebago County, please call 1-815-319-6705.
COVID-19 Public Event Recommendation
On Thursday, March 12, the Winnebago County Health Department issued a recommendation of the suspension of public events for COVID-19
Report a Disease
To report a disease or infection during please call 815-720-4050.
Report an Environmental Health Concern
To report an environmental health concern call 815-720-4100 or complete the online form.
Trainings
WCHD offers a variety of trainings. Currently, WCHD is focused on training the whole community on how to provide naloxone to save a life. WCHD is also looking to train food and beverage establishments on the new food code.
- Naloxone Training
- Food Code Training
After Hours Emergency Contact
To contact the Winnebago County Health Department after hours about a public health emergency, please call 815-720-4000.
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