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Fellow Illinoisan,
As the United States continues to address the coronavirus pandemic, I’m focused on ensuring the federal government is doing everything it can to support the health and safety of Illinoisans. Addressing the spread of the virus will take a whole-of-government approach and coordination with the State of Illinois as preventive measures are implemented. We also must support working families during this difficult time and provide health care professionals and scientists with every resource they need for treatments and research into COVID-19.
Below you will find additional information and resources related to the coronavirus pandemic. Please make sure you follow CDC guidelines. Together, we can save lives and stop the spread of this virus.
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
FEDERAL RESOURCES
CDC Resources - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
ILLINOIS RESOURCES
Illinois COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-889-3931
*Beginning at the close of business Monday, March 16, 2020, through Monday, March 30, 2020, all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
SMALL BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to coronavirus is available here.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be closed. During that time, all CPS schools will be open at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm to offer free meals for CPS students.
Families can pick up meals outside of the CPS school nearest to them they DO NOT need to pick up meals at their school of attendance. Families can find their nearest CPS school here. Select charter school locations will also offer meals; a link to those locations can be found here.
TRAVEL
On March 11, 2020, the United States barred the entry of all foreign nationals who had visited China, Iran, and a group of European countries during the previous 14 days. The ban applies to countries in the Schengen Area, which are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Effective March 16, 2020, the ban will apply to foreign nationals departing from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
As of March 13, 2020, all American citizens and legal permanent residents who have been in high-risk areas and return to the United States are required to fly to one of the following 13 airports:
- Boston-Logan International Airport (BOS), Massachusetts
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York
- Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California
- Miami International Airport (MIA), Florida
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington
- Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia
Additional information for travelers:
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