The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday that COVID-19 cases are slowly rising across the state.
In addition, IDPH is reminding certain residents to get their booster shots — specifically adults over the age of 50 and those over the age of 12 who are immunocompromised.Get vaccinated and stay up-to-date on recommended booster shots to protect yourself, your loved ones and friends.
If you are in an area with rising COVID-19 infections, wear a mask if entering indoor spaces with other people present and consider avoiding large gatherings.If you feel flu-like symptoms, self-isolate and stay home from work as well as social gatherings; and obtain a test as quickly as possible. If you test positive, talk to your provider immediately so you can get COVID-19 treatment within five days of starting to feel sick. Also, communicate about the positive result with any persons you have been in close contact within two days of falling sick or testing positive.
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