Masks are encouraged in 29 out of Illinois’ 102 counties that have been raised to “high” COVID-19 community level status as a result of an uptick in weekly metrics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest CDC data showed a total of 74 counties, which accounts for nearly 73% of Illinois, are at an elevated status…
At a"high" community level, the CDC recommends everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in public settings.Masks are encouraged in 29 out of Illinois' 102 counties that have been raised to"high" COVID-19 community level status as a result of an uptick in weekly metrics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While no Chicago-area counties are currently listed at"high," both COVID cases and hospitalizations are rising as a record number of hospitalizations are being reported due to the seasonal flu. Nearly the entire region is listed at"medium," with the exception of Kankakee County, which is at"low."
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