Village monitoring coronavirus


The village of Buffalo Grove is planning to post information about the coronavirus (COVID 19) its website in the near future.
            Brian Sheehan, who acts as the village health officer, said the village is monitoring information from the state and county health departments. While no cases of the coronoavirus have been reported in Buffalo Grove, two have been reported in Arlington Heights, with one person hospitalized at Northwest Community Hospital.
            Sheehan said the village is encouraging residents to follow widely publicized preventive measures including:
  • Frequent hand washing
  • Use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Covering mouth when coughing
  • Stay home from work or school if you are or feel ill.

Sheehan said residents who have questions can contact him at (847) 459-2528.

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