Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
88 of Illinois' 102 Counties at an Elevated COVID-19 Community Level as Cases Stay Mostly Stagnant
CDC data shows that 88 of Illinois' 102 counties are currently at a"high" or"medium" community level, up from 86 counties at an elevated level last week.Three Chicago-area counties are at a"high" COVID alert level from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joining dozens of other counties across Illinois in reaching the highest community level, which dictates that masks are recommended for all public indoor spaces.
While the city and Cook County weren't ultimately elevated to a high level this week, experts said they expect the transition is coming.With cases of COVID-19 and influenza continuing to climb across the Chicago area, many residents are wondering what risk holiday travel and family gatherings entail with Christmas just days away.
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