As COVID-19 Surges Across Illinois, Public Still Wondering Why
Spiking positivity rates and hospitalizations are the metrics behind the renewed restrictions. But officials aren’t really telling us where the new cases are coming from.
Spiking positivity rates and hospitalizations are the metrics behind the renewed restrictions. But officials aren’t really telling us where the new cases are coming from.
Gov. JB Pritzker is imposing new restrictions on indoor service at Chicago restaurants and bars starting Friday.
A general increase in mask-wearing has been encouraging, U.S. public health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow coronavirus’ spread.
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Local health officials say the slip in vaccination rates point to a “COVID-19 effect” on access to care.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise, and the hospitality industry is now being required to respond.
The study is based on some assumptions under different scenarios. It suggests that if 95% of Americans wore masks in public it could drastically reduce the amount of COVID-19 deaths by February.
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Governor JB Pritzker is tightening restrictions on bars and restaurants in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.