Protect Yourself and Others

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Skokie Residents and Workers at Skokie Businesses

Even though a vaccine is available, residents are still encouraged to remain vigilant by being sure to:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Wear cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. See local resources for cloth face coverings.
Put distance between yourself and other people (social distancing) - avoid large gatherings, and even small ones!
- The importance of social distancing – quote from Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “First, I’d like to thank all the Americans and all the people in our nation that have taken this to heart and really practice aggressive social distancing. Secondly, for those that are still on the sidelines, I’d like to tell them now’s the time to really embrace this. This is not just a little recommendation on a piece of paper. This is a very powerful weapon.”
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Stay home when you are sick
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipe
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty