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THURSDAY, OCT. 1, 2020

Early Voting has begun at DuPage Fairgrounds More sites to open throughout county in October

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, it was announced that DuPage County voters who wish to vote early are now able cast their ballots for the Nov. 3rd General Election at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Early Voting at the Fairgrounds

will be by paper ballot only. Beginning on Monday, Oct. 19, 18 additional Early Voting sites offering touchscreen voting will be available throughout DuPage County. This is the first time Early Voting is being offered at the Fairgrounds,

More West Nile Virus cases reported in DuPage County

2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton, just off County Farm Road, east of the county’s Government Administration buildings. The Fairgrounds replaces the County Administration Building Early Voting site in order to accommodate more voters, while adhering to coronavirus prevention measures. “I appreciate the continued support of the DuPage County Fairgrounds to help my office ensure that

voters have a safe place to vote while practicing social distancing,” County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek said. In addition to social distancing, there will be personal protection supplies including hand sanitizer for voters and poll workers alike. Hours for Early Voting at the Fairgrounds are: Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. from Sept. 24 – Oct. 16; Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. from

Sept. 26 – Oct. 17; Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. from Oct. 19 – Nov. 2; and, Weekends: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. from Oct. 24 – Nov. 1. Voters can find a complete guide to all Early Voting locations and dates, as well as information on voting by mail, at the Clerk’s website. For more information, visit dupageco.org/election/ for follow on Facebook or Twitter.

Health Department reminds residents to ‘Fight the Bite’

The DuPage County Health Department announced on Friday, Sept. 25 that there are now four human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County reported this year, since earlier this month, ranging in age from 40s to 70s. All four individuals have experienced severe symptoms and their conditions have been classified as neuroinvasive disease (e.g., meningitis, encephalitis). The Health Department is reminding residents to “Fight the Bite” and protect themselves against mosquitoes by following the 4 Ds of Defense. • Drain standing water around your home and yard; • Defend by using insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors; • Dress with long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes when outside; • Wear repellant from Dusk to Dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. The Health Department’s Personal Protection Index (PPI) remains at Level 3 (high risk) because of the

number of mosquito batches testing positive for WNV. Level 3 indicates high numbers of infected mosquitoes in most areas and multiple human cases of WNV disease in DuPage County. View the PPI at dupagehealth. org/243/Personal-Protection-Index. While most people infected with WNV do not develop any symptoms, approximately one in five people infected with WNV will develop symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Less than one percent will develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). People over the age of 60 years, and those with certain medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and organ transplants are at greater risk for serious illness and rarely may progress to coma and death. Anyone who experiences symptoms should contact their health care provider for further evaluation and care.

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