Health department investigating COVID-19 positive cases linked to event

Posted 3/10/21

The Ogle County Health Department has been investigating several COVID-19 positive cases with potential links to Chesty P’s in Polo.

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Health department investigating COVID-19 positive cases linked to event

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OGLE COUNTY — The Ogle County Health Department has been investigating several COVID-19 positive cases with potential links to Chesty P’s in Polo.

The potential exposure occurred at an event on Feb. 27. If you visited this establishment on Feb. 27 or the days following the event, please consider getting tested for COVID, especially if you are experiencing any of the COVID-19 symptoms.

Symptoms include:

Fever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

The health department continues to contact trace cases and close contacts related to this event, but is asking for the public’s help to pass on this information about potential exposure to anyone who may have visited Chesty P’s on Feb. 27.

Questions may be directed to 815-562-6976 or e-mail the health department at health@oglecounty.org.