GV-NB Coronavirus Response
February 5, 2021 Updates for the District 34 Community
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Forward to Phase 4
With sustained reduction in COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations, Region 10 (suburban Cook County) moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan on February 2. That move allows easing of restrictions on retail, indoor dining and meetings, as well as other establishments, programs and events.
The organizations that are part of the Glenview Northbrook Coronavirus Task Force are eager to safely increase their services and availability to the public in accordance with these guidelines. Our objective is to do so in a way that protects our community and allows those rates to continue their decline. We remain concerned about cases of COVID-19 in our community -- and the great losses because of the ongoing pandemic. We will continue to promote the steps that have proven effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19:
Wear a mask
Wash your hands
Watch your distance
Safe Super Bowl Celebrations
On Super Bowl Sunday, whether you are rooting for the Chiefs or the Buccaneers on the field or The Weeknd on stage at halftime, we encourage you to enjoy the game safely. While the Phase 4 guidelines allow for gatherings with limited capacity, please remember that even gatherings in homes should include distancing and masking. Double dipping chips and salsa, or sharing any communal food, is definitely not on the safety menu!
The safest bet is to keep your party small (ideally with only members of your household or small “bubble”). It will be a big win for all of us to take the steps that will help us continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Who Is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine?
When the Illinois COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan moved into Phase 1B on January 25, more members of our community became eligible to get vaccinated. Those who are eligible in the 1B category include:
Citizens age 65 and older
Frontline essential workers, including:
First responders
K-12 education workers
Food and agriculture
Manufacturing
Corrections workers and inmates
USPS workers
Public transit workers
Grocery store workers
Staff at shelters and day cares
If you are in one of those eligible categories, be patient! While the vaccine supply statewide, and especially in north Cook County, is very limited at this time, the supply will increase in the coming weeks.
Register for Vaccine Notifications
Post-Vaccination Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their FAQs about the vaccine to include this information:
Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others
if I have gotten 2 doses of the vaccine?
Yes. Not enough information is currently available to say if or when CDC will stop recommending that people wear masks and avoid close contact with others to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide in real-world conditions before making that decision. Other factors, including how many people get vaccinated and how the virus is spreading in communities, will also affect this decision. We also don’t yet know whether getting a COVID-19 vaccine will prevent you from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to other people, even if you don’t get sick yourself.
While experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions, it will be important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic.
To protect yourself and others, follow these recommendations:
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth
- Stay at least 6 feet away from others
- Avoid crowds
- Avoid poorly ventilated spaces
- Wash your hands often
Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations for how to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from getting and spreading COVID-19.
Community Education Opportunity: COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered
Thursday, March 11, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Jeff Thiel, Assistant Vice President, Pharmacy at NorthShore University HealthSystem will provide an overview of the vaccine including the status of the rollout at NorthShore and how appointments will be managed when vaccines become available. He will discuss the effectiveness of the vaccine, differences between the approved vaccines, and the known side effects. More importantly, he will answer your questions. This program is in partnership with the Glenview Public Library and Northbrook Public Library.
Protect Yourself and Your Community with the COVID-19 Vaccine
Good News Stories
A snowman on Dewes Street in Glenview has the right message!
District 34 Custodial Staff Featured in Chicago Tribune Article
High School Sports Are Back
Glenbrook South High School hosted its first boys basketball game following the announcement from the Illinois High School Association to allow sports to resume on Wednesday, February 3. Although no spectators were at the game Wednesday night, GBS is allowed to have up to 50 spectators with masks. They need to be at least 30 feet away from the playing area and maintain a six feet distance. People who are unable to make upcoming games can live stream the event.
GBS beat Hersey High School Wednesday night with a score of 69-49.