Concerns have emerged about the possibility of a post-holiday COVID surge fueled by a new variant, recent large gatherings and the return to the classroom following winter break. While increases in COVID cases have occurred in other parts of the U.S., weekly case numbers, hospital admissions and weekly deaths declined in recent days across Illinois, according to data from the…
Concerns have emerged about the possibility of a post-holiday COVID surge fueled by a new variant, recent large gatherings and the return to the classroom following winter break.
While increases in COVID cases have occurred in other parts of the U.S., weekly case numbers, hospital admissions and weekly deaths declined in recent days across Illinois, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Across the state, 26 counties are at"high" community level status, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The city of Chicago, as well as of the surrounding counties, are listed in the"medium" category, as is nearly 42% of Illinois. Around 38% of Illinois is at"low" status. The remaining 20% is said to be in the"high" category. To prevent COVID cases and hospitalizations from climbing, Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, is urging people to take precautions like wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces, getting booster shots and staying home if you feel ill.“We’ve been able to remain in Medium COVID-19 Level through the holidays, which I am very pleased about, but we are by no means in the clear," Arwady said.metrics could potentially rise again.
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