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Chicago’s coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths likely won’t peak for several weeks, possibly even longer if the city sees a post-Thanksgiving surge in cases, according to the city’s top public health official.

Chicago’s coronavirus cases are now at a point where more than one resident is being diagnosed with COVID-19 every minute, according to the city’s top doctor.

Nov. 25: Dr. Allison Arwady breaks down Chicago’s latest coronavirus data and details the city’s plans for a vaccine ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Masks have been a topic of debate for months as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, now entering what Chicago and Illinois health experts are calling a “second surge.”

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady issues a message to residents as the city sees multiple coronavirus “warning signs.”

Chicago’s coronavirus cases are rising and so are tests, but city officials say the current surge can’t be explained by a simple increase in testing.

Chicago’s mayor warned Monday that some phase three restrictions could be brought back as the city enters what she said was a “second surge” of coronavirus.

Chicago’s mayor warned Monday that some phase three restrictions could be brought back as the city enters what she said was a “second surge” of coronavirus. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the story.

Chicago’s top doctor urged residents to not invite anyone into their homes or apartments as the city experiences multiple coronavirus “warning signs” and enters what officials are calling a “second surge” in the pandemic.

Chicago could see the return of some restrictions in the coming days if the city’s coronavirus metrics continue rising in the midst of what officials said is now a “second surge” of the virus.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Monday that Chicago is in the “second surge” of the coronavirus pandemic as the city sees cases spike at “concerning” levels.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to deliver an update on the city’s response to the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, according to her public schedule.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is in the midst of a second coronavirus surge as cases continue to rise at “concerning” levels, sparking warnings that some restrictions could soon return.

Chicago’s top public health official says she expects the city to reach an average of 400 new coronavirus cases per day this week, a metric she has been warning about for weeks. Currently, the city is averaging 364 cases per day, 10% higher than at this time last week, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said. “I…

Chicago’s top public health official has long warned that the city’s average new coronavirus cases per day was a number to keep an eye on, but as that number rises, she says it’s no longer the only statistic to watch for.

The city of Chicago on Tuesday added four states, including bordering state Indiana, to the city’s emergency travel order requiring a 14-day quarantine.

With Wisconsin’s case numbers and positivity rates on the rise, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted Republicans who sought to roll back the state’s coronavirus mitigation measures. Speaking at a press conference after Wednesday’s virtual City Council meeting, Lightfoot criticized the Wisconsin GOP for “politicizing” health and for putting party politics over the safety of the public. “Wisconsin is what...

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…