'Whether that's getting up-to-date with recommended vaccines, choosing to wear a high-quality mask in crowded indoor spaces, or improving ventilation at your next gathering, do something to protect yourself and those around you.'
Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties are listed at"medium" but that could change as the number of COVID cases continue to rise.
"With the holidays and winter upon us, that means more time spent indoors with children, family, and friends. said Karen Ayala, Executive Director of the DuPage County Health Department."Whether that's getting up-to-date with recommended vaccines, choosing to wear a high-quality mask in crowded indoor spaces, or improving ventilation at your next gathering, do something to protect yourself and those around you while respiratory illnesses are at high levels in our community.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 88 counties in Illinois rated at an elevated level for COVID-19 by the CDC, up from 86 a week ago. IDPH reports 23,793 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois since December 16. IDPH said as of the end this year, it'll follow the lead of the CDC"and shift from daily reporting of new COVID-19 cases and deaths to a weekly cadence for reporting that data." The state's health department will still reportIDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra urges people who aren't feeling well to take a COVID-19 test and to stay home if they test positive to avoid spreading the virus to friends and family, especially those with compromised immune systems.
"I encourage Illinoisians to continue to use preventative measures as we enter the holiday weekend and enjoy our holiday gatherings. We are still seeing COVID-19 community levels, along with flu and other respiratory illnesses rise in many counties. Our goal is to limit hospitalizations, preserve hospital beds, and protect those most vulnerable to serious health outcomes, especially those over 65 and very young children," said Vohra.
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