Coronavirus: Burr Ridge Mayor Gives COVID-19 Update (March 17)

From the Burr Ridge Police Department:

Posted March 17th, 2020

UPDATE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS FROM MAYOR GARY GRASSO

I was informed this afternoon that 22 confirmed cases of coronavirus have originated at Chateau Senior Living on Madison Street in Willowbrook; 18 of these cases are residents of the facility while four have been identified in facility staff. A single case was confirmed on Sunday. The State of Illinois’ Department of Public Health (IPDH) and DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) are currently on site performing additional testing and are performing contact follow up protocol. All residents who have been identified as positive are being managed appropriately in the facility to reduce the ongoing spread of disease, and the identified staff are at home. The staff of the DCHD will continue to work with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), IDPH, and leadership at Chateau, who have been great partners in this difficult situation, to continue the ongoing contact investigation. Thus far, there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Burr Ridge.

If you have been to Chateau Senior Living in the last 30 days please self-quarantine in your home.

Call me if you have concerns (312.498.3202). I will keep your confidence,

The Village has taken several precautions to ensure that critical municipal services remain online through this emergency while ensuring that our staff and buildings are safe for use. Staffing at Village Hall has been reduced to a minimum, while Public Works personnel will be working on rotating shifts over the next few weeks to ensure that the Village’s water infrastructure is monitored and the streets remain clear. All Police services remain in place as normal; if any issue related to a Police matter is non-emergency in nature, please call the Police Department before going to the station.

Trustee & Mayor Pro Tem Guy Franzese has been kept fully informed of this situation should I become ill. Chief Madden and Deputy Chief Loftus have been in contact with our neighboring law enforcement offices to be sure that there is police coverage in our village and theirs should they or patrolmen or patrolwomen become ill; at this time, none have.

The Governor has declared this situation a disaster, and as such prohibited gatherings of over 50 persons. I have contacted all houses of worship located in Burr Ridge and have received much
encouragement from the strength and diligence of all congregants. Each of these places of worship is practicing all the recommendations being advocated, including cancelling gatherings and conducting smaller services. Staff and I been in routine contact with our senior centers and confirmed they all are instituting proactive health measure. Our two major fitness centers, Lifetime Fitness and Five Seasons, have temporarily closed while this emergency persists.

I have also been in contact with area businesses who have been affected by the Governor’s order to cease dine-in services for the time being. Please consider purchasing a gift card from these
establishments for future use so that they may be supported during this time.

Please continue to be vigilant and practice social distancing and complete hand washing. Use gloves, minimize hand shaking or hugs, and cover those sneezes and coughs with elbows. Find good books, puzzles, or favorite movies – and stay home for a while. There is need to be concerned – but you should be confident that the risk is low, but there. Burr Ridge is a strong and resilient community that will overcome any obstacle. It is through our collective strength and vigilance that Burr Ridge will remain and always be A Very Special Place.

Gary Grasso, Mayor

March 17, 2020

This press release was produced by the Burr Ridge Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.