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Chicago officials are expanding their contact tracing efforts amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with the Department of Public Health aiming to create 600 full and part-time positions as part of the program. Earlier this year, grants were distributed to recruit community-based organizations to assist in contact traffic efforts, and Monday city officials announced 31 groups that were chosen to help…

Chicago’s travel order was updated once again Tuesday adding three states to its quarantine list, including some that were recently removed.

Dr. Allison Arwady is encouraging Chicago residents to continue to use precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and she used a recent story of a COVID-19 cluster to illustrate how quickly the virus can spread. Arwady, the director of the Chicago Department of Health, cited an example of a recent pool party that ultimately resulted in 19 individuals contracting…

While Chicago officials say they have decided not to put the state of Indiana on their travel restriction list, they are still urging residents to be cautious when visiting the Hoosier state as coronavirus cases continue to increase. Speaking during an event Tuesday, Dr. Allison Arwady, director of the Chicago Department of Health, said that while Indiana has crossed the…

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady on Tuesday addressed questions surrounding what she called misinformation on how coronavirus deaths are being reported. “There was some misinformation out on social media over the weekend that was pointing to some CDC data,” Arwady said. “The CDC data was showing that only 7% of the people who have died of…

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady warned the public of possible case surges later in the year.

About a month ago, Chicago health officials were optimistic the city could start its school year with a hybrid learning plan, but now, the district has announced it will start entirely remote in the fall, marking a sharp shift for parents and students.

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady has repeatedly said that the city – looking to see that case rate under 200 – would consider bringing back some restrictions, including potentially shutting down areas with a high risk of transmission or limiting group sizes, should that rate reach 400.

Much of the recent spread of the coronavirus in Chicago has been through social gatherings, the city’s top health official said Tuesday, sharing anecdotes of residents who tested positive for COVID-19 after events like birthday parties or dinners with “trusted’ family members and friends.

Chicago Department of Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady joined NBC 5 to discuss all things coronavirus and answer some of your most pressing questions.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike on Thursday issued another warning that the state is “heading in the wrong direction” with its resurgence of coronavirus cases.

As July heat causes more people to seek some relief, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that Chicago beaches will not open any time soon. Though several other states opened beaches and pools already, Lightfoot explained that the potential for congregation makes it too difficult to properly socially distance amid the coronavirus. “Until we feel like we are in a good…

With Chicago’s summer heat in full force, the city’s popular beaches and pools, a typical destination for keeping cool, remain closed and there’s no sign they’ll be reopening any time soon. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday explained why. Though other states opened beaches and pools recently, Lightfoot explained that “they are ripe for congregate gathering and not social...

Though temperatures have been the highest yet this year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said on Monday that beaches will not open any time soon. As other states opened beaches and pools in their respective phases, Lightfoot explained that both call for congregating without the ability to easily social distance. On June 22, the city announced that it would move forward into…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday the introduction of a new utility bill relief program for the city aimed at making costs more affordable for residents.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot discusses the city’s decision to move into Phase Four of the coronavirus reopening plan.

While many businesses are being allowed to reopen and with attractions like Navy Pier and the Lakefront Trail following suit, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warns that city residents shouldn’t expect to see playgrounds and beaches open any time soon. On Monday, the city announced that it would move forward into Phase Four of its reopening plan amid the ongoing...

Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, details where Chicago stands now and what is needed for the city to move to its next phase of reopening/