Chicagoans who visit parts of the U.S. categorized as medium or high COVID-19 community levels by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID, according to the city’s updated travel advisory. The Chicago Department of Public Health on Friday said 7.4% of U.S. counties were listed at either a medium or high…
The number of Illinois counties at a high community level dropped slightly from last week, according to the latest data.Chicagoans who visit parts of the U.S. categorized as medium or high COVID-19 community levels by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID, according to the city's updated travel advisory.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Friday said 7.4% of U.S. counties were listed at either a medium or high community level, citing the latest classifications from the CDC. Community level measurements are determined by new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population in the past seven days, the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients and total new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in the past seven days, according to the CDC.
The number of Illinois counties at a high community level dropped slightly from last week, according to the latest data. However, more than 30% of the country is said to be at a medium or high community level, marking an increase from last week's 28%. Stay informed during the severe weather season with our local news and weather app. Get the NBC 5 Chicago app for
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