The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) reported encouraging progress in containing the local spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and reiterated that the risk of transmission within the general public in Illinois and nationwide remains low. Public health officials gathered in Chicago’s Chinatown with representatives from the local business community to talk about the robust response from federal, state and local officials, and to remind people that they don’t need to take special precautions or avoid social interactions due to fears of novel coronavirus at this time. Right now, because it has not been found to be spreading widely in the United States, there are no additional precautions recommended for the general public to take. However, there are everyday preventive actions that can help prevent the spread of several viruses, including seasonal flu. Residents in Illinois outside Chicago can call the hotline with general questions about novel coronavirus at 800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@illinois.gov.