Chicago’s top doctor on omicron holiday surge, in-person learning
Dr. Allison Arwady says the omicron wave will likely peak in January. The city is now averaging nearly 4,600 cases per day.
By Nereida Moreno
Chicago’s top doctor on omicron holiday surge, in-person learning
Dr. Allison Arwady says the omicron wave will likely peak in January. The city is now averaging nearly 4,600 cases per day.
By Nereida Moreno
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As the omicron variant continues to spread the country, Chicago implemented new vaccine mandates for indoor venues to encourage residents to get their shots. The teacher’s union voted Tuesday night to work remotely because of COVID safety concerns.
Reset checks in with the city’s top doctor for the latest COVID-19 guidelines.
GUEST: Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health