‘Potentially large outbreak’: health department warns of COVID-19 cases at Lake County restaurants, bars - Lake and McHenry County Scanner

Health officials are warning of a ‘potentially large outbreak’ after a spike in COVID-19 cases linked to volleyball leagues at bar and restaurants in Lake County.

The Lake County Health Department said they are investigating several coronavirus cases linked to adult volleyball leagues.

Sana Ahmed, Medical Epidemiologist at the Lake County Health Department.

The health department said that during quarantine, a person should stay home, limit their contact with others in their home, avoid having any visitors, and wear a face-covering if they must leave to seek medical attention.

“Under the current phase of the State’s plan, volleyball is considered a medium risk sport, and no competitive matches between teams are permitted,” said Larry Mackey, Director of Environmental Health at the Lake County Health Department.