After one week at “low” COVID community level status, both Chicago and suburban Cook County have shifted back to “medium” following a rise in metrics, such as hospitalizations, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a news release, the Chicago Department of Public Health explained Cook County is just above the threshold to be considered…
Chicago and Cook County were at"low" COVID community level status the most recent week ending Nov. 18, but listed at the"medium" level the week before.After one week at"low" COVID community level status, both Chicago and suburban Cook County have shifted back to"medium" following a rise in metrics, such as hospitalizations, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Along with an uptick in COVID metrics, both Chicago and the U.S. as a whole are seeing a surge in respiratory viruses, such as influenza and RSV. And with more large gatherings expected to take place through the holidays, CDPH is advising everyone to get an updated COVID-19 booster and flu shot as soon as possible.
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