The Macon County Health Department has been notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health that there will be changes to contact tracing as more of it is centralized to the state Surge Center.
Beginning today, December 28th, all positive cases will receive an automated text message that states the following: “IDPH COVID: There is important info for you. Call 312-777-1999 or click: https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/confirmed-or-possible-covid-19.html” Those who are 65 + will get an additional text message if the initial message does not result in a response. If someone has tested positive and they have not received a call or text message, they can call 312-777-1999.
Most positive cases and close contacts will speak with the IDPH Surge Center during the contact tracing process. The MCHD will still be involved in handling some cases plus outbreaks and clusters. The MCHD is still awaiting some details about the logistics of these changes and we will keep the public updated as they learn more.
Additionally, as of Monday, The MCHD will be reporting COVID-19 numbers and related information on a weekly basis. These reports will be released on Mondays unless otherwise noted. These numbers will reflect Monday through Sunday from the previous week.
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