Oswego Village Hall Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

OSWEGO, IL — The Oswego Village Hall will remain closed starting Friday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The village was notified on Thursday and the person — who works at the Village Hall — had limited interaction with the public prior to the symptoms and confirmation of illness.

The employee also followed all recommended health guidelines regarding face masks and social distancing.

"The Village of Oswego is working in consultation with the Kendall County Health Department to ensure that precautions are being taken to keep employees and the public safe, including notifying those who have been in contact with the individual," the release stated.

Since March, the village has been following state and local health officials’ guidance including increasing cleaning schedules for facilities, screening employees and contractors, and requiring masks during interactions with the public and in common areas to protect staff and the public.

The employee is under a doctor’s care and self-quarantining as recommended.

As a precaution, the Oswego Village Hall will be temporarily closed to be deep cleaned and disinfected. The Oswego Police Headquarters and Oswego Public Works Facility will remain open to the public.

During the closure, residents will be able to conduct business over the phone or by email. Employees will continue to work remotely where possible.

The village hall will reopen following the guidance of state and local health authorities. An announcement will be made when that date is determined.

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