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As Monkeypox Spreads, Here's What to Do if You Contract the Virus
Chicago’s monkeypox cases have hiked past 300, and the city’s health department is urging the public to take added precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Chicago Is Prioritizing First Dose of Monkeypox Vaccine to High-Risk Individuals
As monkeypox cases surpass 300 and continue to rise in Chicago, the city’s healthcare officials announced it will focus immunization efforts to individuals who are at high risk for the virus.
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Are At-Home COVID Tests Lowering Case Counts? Chicago's Top Doctor Weighs In
COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations have dropped in recent weeks across Chicago, but some question whether smaller case counts can be attributed to an uptick in at-home COVID tests. As of Thursday, the Chicago Department of Public Health reported an average of 675 confirmed cases each day, a 22% decline from a week prior. However, Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner…
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As At-Home Tests Surge, Chicago's Top Doctor Addresses Doubts on Accuracy of COVID Metrics
Chicago’s COVID-19 community risk level is now at medium. But as the use of at-home coronavirus tests becomes widespread, questions about the accuracy of the city’s COVID metrics are also increasing.
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Chicago Officials Issue Warning After Oysters Sold in Illinois Linked to Norovirus Outbreak
The Chicago Department of Public Health is warning city residents not to serve or eat raw oysters that were linked to a norovirus outbreak that has impacted more than a dozen states, including Illinois.
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Chicago Officials Issue Warning After Oysters Sold in Illinois Linked to Norovirus Outbreak
The Chicago Department of Public Health is warning city residents not to serve or eat raw oysters that were linked to a norovirus outbreak that has impacted more than a dozen states, including Illinois.
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As Chicago Rolls Back Mask, Vaccine Mandates, Here are the Latest COVID Metrics for the City
As Chicago prepares to end its COVID mask and vaccine mandates at the end of the month, metrics show that the city is still seeing significant declines in cases and hospitalizations following the omicron peak last month.
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Appellate Court Dismisses Pritzker's Appeal, Blocking State From Enforcing Mask Mandate in Schools
An Illinois appellate court rejected Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling against a mask mandate in schools, writing the request is “moot” because the governor’s emergency COVID-19 rules already expired.
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Chicago's Top Doc Says City is Taking Patient Approach to Mask, Vaccine Mandates as Cases Dip
With coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continuing a rapid decline after a peak in the omicron variant, the commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Public Health says that she hopes that mask and vaccine mandates could be lifted, but cautioned that doing so too early would set back efforts to combat the virus.
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Chicago's Top Doctor Cautiously Optimistic About Downward COVID Trend
Dr. Allison Arwady fielded questions about Chicago’s vaccine and mask mandates as the city sees a downward trend in COVID cases. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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CDC Updates Mask Guidance: Here's Which Best Protect From COVID-19
As cases of the omicron variant soar nationwide, health officials assert getting a booster shot and the COVID-19 offer the best protection, but wearing a face mask is also crucial in limiting the spread of the virus.
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Cloth, KN95 or N95 Masks? Chicago's Top Doctor Explains Which Best Protects From Omicron
As cases of the omicron variant soar nationwide, health officials assert getting a booster shot and the COVID-19 vaccine offer the best protection, but wearing a face mask is also crucial in limiting the spread of the virus.
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Cloth, KN95, and N95 Masks: Which Mask Protects Best Against Omicron Variants?
Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discussed what to know about various mask options—cloth, surgical, KN95, and N95— and which mask you should be wearing.
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Omicron and Quarantine or Isolation: Do You Need to Test Out? The Latest Guidance
If you test positive for COVID and isolate, do you need a negative test before you can see people again? What if you were exposed but have no symptoms?
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Chicago to Only Allow ‘Healthy Beverages' to Be Paired With Kids' Meals at Restaurants, New Ordinance Says
Chicago restaurants will be required to only market “healthy beverages” with kids’ meals across the city, according to a new ordinance from City Council.
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CDPH Asks Market Days Attendees Who Tested Positive for COVID After Event to Report Cases
The Chicago Department of Public Health says its seeking information on potential COVID cases stemming from the city’s Market Days event, held earlier this month in the Northalsted neighborhood.
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Here's When Chicago's Indoor Mask Mandate Takes Effect
Get your masks ready, Chicago. A new indoor mask mandate will go into effect Friday, Aug. 20, for everyone 2 years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status, officials with the Chicago Department of Public Health announced this week.
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Indoor Mask Mandate Issued in City of Chicago, Regardless of Vaccination Status
Due to recent increases in the number of new coronavirus cases in the city, officials with the Chicago Department of Public Health have announced that a new indoor mask mandate will go into effect Friday for all residents 2 years of age and older.
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Indoor Mask Mandate Issued in City of Chicago, Regardless of Vaccination Status
Due to recent increases in the number of new coronavirus cases in the city, officials with the Chicago Department of Public Health have announced that a new indoor mask mandate will go into effect Friday for all residents 2 years of age and older.
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Vaccines, Masks and More: Chicago Magic Lounge Reopens With COVID Precautions
The Chicago Magic Lounge in the Andersonville neighborhood is back open with some new COVID protocols in place. LeeAnn Trotter reports.