Monroe County Health Department
John Wagner, Administrator
COVID-19 Case Count as of July 20, 2020
Positive Cases: 195 Deaths: 12
RESTORE ILLINOIS: PHASE 4
Monroe County, Illinois Residents:
If, within the past 14 days, you have returned from a Cruise Ship, a River Cruise or traveled to another country,
please contact the Monroe County Health Department for additional guidance at 618.939.3871. You may need to leave a message due to call volumes. Please do not leave multiple messages.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavi…/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
BE ADVISED: NEW IDPH RECOMMENDATION
As a routine matter, but especially during the current pandemic, persons who are not hospitalized but who have possible or confirmed COVID-19 should be instructed to isolate themselves in a private residence until 7 days following the onset of a illness and 72 hours after being consistently fever-free without the use of fever- reducing medication and with resolving respiratory symptoms. Caregivers should consult your healthcare provider for children with fever and sore throat to determine if testing is indicated for other illnesses such as strep throat. (Per IDPH Public Health Guidance for COVID-19)
Monroe County WIC Clients:
WIC services will be provided via telephone. Coupons will be picked up curbside. Please contact us prior to your appointment if you do not hear from us for further instruction. You may NOT show up without a scheduled appointment!
NEW LOCATION
1315 Jamie Lane Waterloo, IL 62298
Phone: 618.939.3871
Fax: 618.939.4459
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
*****AFTER HOURS: ONLY IN THE CASE OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY***** Contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 618.939.6464