Illinois health officials reported 36,843 new COVID-19 cases, including 45 deaths, over the past week as 15 counties are now rated at 'high community level' for the virus.
Those counties include Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry and Will.
At the high community level, the CDC recommends that all people wear a well-fitting mask in indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status. Those at risk of severe outcomes should consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public places, officials said.Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the state of COVID-19 in Chicago and how the city is responding as cases rise.
State health officials said more than 76% of Illinois' total population have received at least one vaccine dose and more than 69% are fully vaccinated. More than half of Illinois residents have received the booster shot, health officials said.
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