Plainfield Parks To Take Extra Coronavirus Precautions

PLAINFIELD, IL — The Park District announced on its website today that personnel would be taking extra precautions to keep area parks safe and park equipment sanitary. However, there was no indication that any Plainfield park would close.

Here is the announcement in its entirety:

The Plainfield Park District is closely monitoring developments concerning the spread of Coronavirus also known as COVID-19.

With safety as our top priority for our patrons and staff, the Plainfield Park District will diligently continue its standard sanitizing practices which include the daily cleaning of all surfaces in our facilities by custodial staff, including all classrooms, restrooms, lobby areas, front desk surfaces, equipment, and floors.

As an extra precaution, additional staffing has been assigned to complete added cleaning and sanitizing of frequently touched surfaces at our facilities.

We are asking residents and patrons who use our facilities to practice the following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) similar to those measures used to prevent the spread of illnesses like influenza:

• If you are sick or have a fever please stay home
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Avoid touching your face including your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue then throw the tissue in the trash
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

Visit the CDC website for additional ways you can minimize your risk.
Illinois Department of Public Health
Will County Health Department

As of March 12, there have been 32 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection. Governor J.B. Pritzker has declared a state of emergency in Illinois and urged residents to, among other things, avoid unnecessary social contact or congregating in large groups.

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