E-Newsletter: January 22, 2021
3,433 cases reported in Elmhurst as of 1/21/21.

Effective Monday, January 18, 2021, Region 8 (including Elmhurst) moved into Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations under Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Full Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations may be viewed HERE. View Region 8 Metrics HERE.

The Illinois Department of Health continues to track the positivity rates and hospital capacity metrics in regions over 14-day monitoring periods to determine if mitigations can be relaxed, if additional mitigations are required, or if current mitigations should remain in place.

In order to move to Tier 1 mitigations, a region must meet the following metrics:
  • A test positivity rate between 6.5 and 8% for three consecutive days, as measured by the 7-day rolling average; AND
  • ≥20% available staffed ICU hospital beds for three consecutive days, on a 7-day rolling average; AND
  • No sustained increase in the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 for seven out of 10 days, on a 7-day average.
DuPage County Health Department Planning for Vaccine Distribution
Since the first doses of the vaccine were received on December 16, 2020, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and the health systems serving DuPage County are working to vaccinate as many healthcare personnel as possible as the vaccine supply increases. 

In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations as of December 22, 2020, DCHD is following the multi-phased approach outlined below: 
Phase 1a: Healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents. DuPage County is currently in this phase. 

Phase 1b: Frontline essential workers and persons aged 75 years and older. More defining information will be provided by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). 

Phase 1c: People aged 65—74 years, people aged 16—64 years with underlying medical conditions, and other essential workers. 

More Information: 
The DuPage County Health Department has launched a COVID-19 vaccine website that features the latest information regarding the vaccine and plans for distribution, along with a listing of Frequently Asked Questions. 

Sign-up HERE to receive the DuPage County Health Department's COVID-19 weekly update. This weekly email newsletter informs community partners and the general public of important updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in DuPage County. 

Read the most recent DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly Update HERE.
College View Stormwater Improvement Project
On Wednesday, January 27th at 5:30 pm, the City of Elmhurst will host a live virtual “Open House” event for the upcoming College View Stormwater Improvement Project. Information about this event and project can be found HERE.
UP Emergency Repairs
The Union Pacific Railroad will be performing emergency repairs at the railroad crossing on Villa Avenue between St. Charles Rd and North Ave this weekend. The crossing will be closed from approximately 6:00 AM on Saturday, January 23, through approximately 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 24, while this work is taking place. More Info...
News from Metra
Metra is extending its $10 All-Day Pass offer through February 28, 2021, continuing to give its customers a flexible and affordable fare option during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The All-Day Pass is good for unlimited rides on any and all Metra lines all day until 3 a.m. the next morning. For most trips, the All-Day Pass costs less than two one-way fares. The pass was introduced on June 1, 2020 and is currently used by about a third of Metra riders. More info...
Elmhurst History Museum Opens
The Elmhurst History Museum is open to the public in alignment with recently updated State of Illinois Dept. of Health guidelines. The Museum is now featuring their new exhibit, "Together We Cannot Fail: Overcoming the Great Depression". Reservations are required. Please visit elmhursthistory.org for more information

The Elmhurst 2021 Restaurant Guide is available online with updated restaurant information - please support our local restaurants with delivery or takeout - Choose to Eat Local!
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