Politics & Government
McHenry County Government: McHenry County COVID-19 Call Center To Close
After a steady decline in the demand for assistance, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is announcing that the final day of ...
03/03/2022 2:30 PM
After a steady decline in the demand for assistance, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is announcing that the final day of the COVID-19 Call Center will be Friday, March 4.
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The COVID-19 Call Center was launched in February 2021 and served McHenry County residents in a variety of ways, including scheduling COVID-19 vaccination and testing appointments for those with accessibility barriers, providing answers to general questions about the virus in McHenry County and connecting residents with other much-needed resources.
“The COVID-19 Call Center proved to be a valuable resource in assisting those who were seeking COVID-19 vaccinations but encountered barriers that prevented them from scheduling themselves,” said MCDH Public Health Administration Melissa Adamson. “Over time, as the needs of residents shifted, our call center representatives were a voice that our community could turn to when seeking reliable information and a connection to resources that were specific to McHenry County.”
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After the call center’s closure, general questions about COVID-19 or information about testing locations can be answered by calling 1-800-229-3931 or by visiting dph.illinois.gov. Those responding to calls about contact tracing from the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Surge Center should call (312) 777-1999. Anyone responding to a call from MCDH about contact tracing should call (815) 334-4500.
MCDH continues to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at its Crystal Lake and Woodstock locations. Anyone who wishes to receive their vaccine at an MCDH clinic can schedule online at Vaccines.gov or by calling (815) 334-4500 if assistance is needed.
“We appreciate all the hard work call center representatives put forward throughout the last year to help and support the McHenry County community,” Adamson said.
This press release was produced by the McHenry County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
