Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Children Hospitalized, Testing Shortage, Schools Update
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today:
As the number of COVID cases in the United States approach record-highs, officials are learning more about the severity and impact of the omicron variant of the virus. As COVID cases surge in Illinois, area children's hospitals say they are seeing their biggest spike in cases and hospitalizations, with more kids testing positive than ever before during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Tuesday night, Orland Park trustees voted to defy the county’s upcoming proof of vaccination mandate, which is set to begin on Monday. COVID testing sites across the city are trying to keep up with demand. The line at Howard Brown Health nearly wrapped around the building Wednesday morning.“It’s crazy because when I got here we were first ones,“ said one woman. “We got in and when we got out it was a big line. It’s like I got lucky.
As more people gear up for New Year's Eve celebrations this weekend, Arwady asked that anyone who believes they could have COVID waiting for test results stay home for the holiday.COVID by the Numbers: More Than 20K New Cases Reported in Illinois Within Last 24 Hours "The good news is that the vaccine is still highly protective against infection," said Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady."Although, yes, we are seeing more breakthroughs with the omicron variant."
“After careful consideration and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to close all Driver Services facilities beginning Jan. 3, 2022, through Jan. 17, 2022, due to the spike in COVID-19 cases,” White said. “The health and safety of employees and the public remains paramount, and face-to-face transactions potentially increase the further spread of the virus. Our goal is to safely reopen all offices and Driver Services facilities on January 18 for face-to-face transactions.
CPS announced Tuesday that it added an additional drop-off location for families and extended the deadline to return test kits at designated libraries to 5 p.m. Thursday.Chicago Expert Breaks Down New CDC Isolation Guidelines Amid Omicron-Driven COVID Surge
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