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Chicago Health Department Issues Reminder on CDC COVID Exposure Protocols – NBC Chicago
Chicago’s health department issued a reminder to residents on what they should do if they test positive for coronavirus, with cases continuing to rise as the BA.2 omicron subvariant takes hold. “REMINDER: Regardless of vax status, if you test positive for COVID, you must isolate for 5 days, then you must wear a mask in …
New Illinois School Health Guidelines Bill Generates Controversy – NBC Chicago
Under a new Illinois House Bill, both private and public schools in Illinois would have to follow in-person instruction requirements established by the state’s Department of Public Health in the event of a public health emergency. Some parents, however, worry that if made law, the bill would take away power from local public and private …
When Health Officials Say We Could See Signs of a Post-Thanksgiving Coronavirus Surge – NBC Chicago
Health experts are bracing for the potential of a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge. But what might that look like – and when could we see the first signs of it? According to Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the first sign of a surge will be an increase in cases one to two …
