Stay home if you are not feeling well or experiencing flu-like symptoms. Contact your doctor or you can also call the SIH 24/7 COVID-19 hotline at 844.988.7800 if you have fever, cough, or concerns about exposure.
–> COVID-19 Vaccine Registration <–
>ONLINE: Go to the Illinois Department of Public Health @ https://covidvaccination.dph.illinois.gov/
>BY PHONE: The toll-free Vaccine Appointment Call Center phone number is 833-621-1284 and can take TTY calls.
If you need a computer to sign-up, you may make a computer appointment at the library to do it yourself, or you may call the library @ 942-6109 and we can assist you.
Need your ticket~reciept printed? Send it to herrincitylibrary@gmail.com and call to arrange pick-up.
When you visit the library:
Face Coverings/Masks – update:
Masks are not required.
We have curbside pick up available for all services. Give us call and we will assist you with your request.
If you are sick
Do not enter the building if you are sick or experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
Reputable Sources for Covid-19:
CDC: COVID-19 Integrated County View: This site provides an integrated, county view of key data for monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. It allows for the exploration of standardized data across the country.
- Illinois Department of Public Health http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
- Call Illinois’ COVID-19 Hotline at 800.889.3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
- Governor Pritzker’s Executive Orders https://www2.illinois.gov/government/executive-orders
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Nationally, the CDC is charged with monitoring the outbreak and routinely issues bulletins with updated information regarding COVID-19.
CDC Resources of Note:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages
- CDC COVID-19 Newsroom
- Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe sign/poster
- Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission booklet, 10 pages
- Guidelines as to whether or not to stay open during the pandemic
Social & Employment Resources:
- Illinois Department of Employment Security, https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/default.aspx or Customer Service Center at 800-244-5631
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357
- Domestic Violence Helpline, 1-877-863-6338 (toll free)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255
Stay Healthy & Practice self-care:
- Practicing Self Care During Coronavirus Pandemic https://www.kron4.com/news/national/practicing-self-care-during-coronavirus-pandemic/.
- 10 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Coronavirus https://au.reachout.com/articles/10-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-during-coronavirus
- Self-care in the Time of Coronavirus https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/amp/
What You Can Do
Keep Yourself and Your Community Healthy
- Cover your mouth with a tissue or your upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
- Discard used tissues immediately.
- Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer that is 60–90% alcohol-based.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Practice social distancing. Try to keep an optimal six-foot distance from other people.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well or experiencing flu-like symptoms. Contact your doctor or you can also call the SIH 24/7 COVID-19 hotline at 844.988.7800 if you have fever, cough, or concerns about exposure.