Possible Coronavirus Exposure Forces Woodstock DMV To Close

WOODSTOCK (CBS) -- The DMV in Woodstock has closed due to potential exposure to COVID-19, the Secretary of State's office confirmed.

A sign on the door said: "Out of an abudance of caution, we are closing this facility as there is an investigation  into a potential indirect exposure to the coronavirus."

"For further information, please contact the McHenry County health department. At this time, everyone is at low risk. We will remain closed for the remainder of the day."

Officials say an employee at the office was exposed to someone who may have been exposed to the virus.

According to a post on social media, customers were waiting to get their licenses renewed when they were told to leave the building. The DMV is located at 428 S Eastwood Dr.

The facility will be cleaned and is expected to be open on Thursday.

But with thousands of people standing in lines and at counters daily, officials aren't taking chances in other offices statewide, either.

Those vision test machines you have to stick your entire face into are a particular concern.  Secretary of State spokesman Dave Druker says they're being wiped down constantly, just like everything else.

"One of things that we have done is we are increasing the cleaning that is being done at facilities. We have sent out wipes to all facilities, and Kleenex and other materials," Druker said.

"We've encouraged people to do as many services as they can online. To use that and stay out of the facilities if possible."