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Mitigation Order 2021-6, effective March 26
Mitigation Order 2021-6, effective March 26, increases capacity limits for indoor/outdoor dining, indoor/outdoor fitness classes, spectator events, and more. Click here for details.
Phase 4 Mitigation
CCDPH recently expanded to Phase 4 Mitigation which increases indoor dining to 50 percent capacity, or 50 people, whichever is less.
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Mass Vaccine Sites Expand Registration
Residents of Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, and Stickney Townships can now access appointments at mass vaccination sites in Cook County.
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SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY EXPANDS VACCINE ELIGIBILITY TO ALL RESIDENTS AGE 16 AND OLDER
April 12, 2021Forest Park, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today expanded vaccine eligibility to all county residents age 16 and older, or Phase 2, of the Community Vaccination Program. Residents can pre-register for vaccine at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov and will be notified when...Read More
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SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY EXPANDS VACCINE ELIGIBILITY TO REMAINING PHASE 1C ESSENTIAL WORKERS
March 31, 2021Forest Park, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today expanded vaccine eligibility to the final groups of essential workers included in Phase 1C. All essential workers – including clergy, restaurant staff, energy, legal, retail and transportation and logistics –...Read More
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Cook County Department of Public Health Officials Gradually Ease Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County
March 26, 2021Increased capacity in some sectors reflects cautious approach Forest Park, IL—Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-6, which eases some mitigation measures but continues CCDPH’s cautious approach to reopening in suburban Cook...Read More
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CCDPH IDENTIFIES 32 PRIORITY COMMUNITIES FOR VACCINATION EQUITY MEASURES – Municipalities chosen by CCVI factors
March 19, 2021FOREST PARK, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today announced 32 municipalities that will be a focus its equity distribution programs Located mostly in the west and south suburbs of Cook County, these predominantly communities of color have been most adversely impacted by...Read More
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Suburban Cook County To Expand to Phase1b+ on March 22, 2021
March 18, 2021FOREST PARK, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health today announced that suburban Cook County will move to phase 1b+ effective Monday, March 22, 2021. Phase 1b+ includes individuals 16 years and older with Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease),...Read More
Public Health in the News
JBS USA Food Company Recalls Imported Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
On April 16, 2021WASHINGTON, April 16, 2021 - JBS USA Food Company, a Greeley, Colo. firm and Importer of Record, is recalling approximately 4,860 pounds of imported boneless beef products that may be...… Read more
Transgender Women Urgently Need More HIV Prevention and Treatment Services, New CDC Data Show
On April 15, 2021A CDC Report released in advance of National Transgender HIV Testing Day found that 4 in 10 transgender women surveyed in seven major U.S. cities have HIV.… Read more
Olymel S.E.C./L.P. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
On April 15, 2021Editor's notes: This recall was updated on April 16, 2021 to reflect an addition of product code, "20309 41 - 91." WASHINGTON, APRIL 15, 2021 - Olymel S.E.C./L.P., a Quebec...… Read more
Lake Champlain Chocolates Voluntarily Recalls Mr. Goodtime Bunny With Best By Date 11/20/2021 for Undeclared Almonds
On April 15, 2021Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) is issuing a public alert and a voluntary recall on a mis-labeled Mr. Goodtime Bunny with a Best By date of 11/20/21 that may have been purchased between 2/22/21-3/25/2… Read more
Alert - Rabies in Haiti
On April 15, 2021Rabies in dogs is increasing in Haiti. To prevent rabies, travelers should avoid all contact with dogs and cats (including puppies and kittens) while in Haiti. Seek immediate medical attention for all… Read more
Jose Madrid Salsa Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to an Undeclared Anchovy Allergen
On April 14, 2021Jose Madrid Salsa in Zanesville, Ohio is voluntarily recalling its Strawberry Mild salsa, packaged in 13oz glass jars, due to an undeclared anchovy allergen.… Read more
Blount Fine Foods Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount (a Single Lot) of Lobster Bisque Due to Possible Undeclared Egg Allergen
On April 14, 2021Blount Fine Foods announced that, in partnership with the FDA, it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount (a single lot-2,987 cases total) of 16 oz. Panera at Home Lobster Bisque due to potential co… Read more
Reported STDs Reach All-time High for 6th Consecutive Year
On April 13, 2021New data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that reported annual cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States continued to climb in 2019, reac… Read more
FDA Media Briefing: Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
On April 13, 2021A joint media briefing with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss six reported cases of a rare type of blood clot in individuals who… Read more
Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
On April 13, 2021As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rar… Read more
Urgent: Torn & Glasser Recalls Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans Because of Undeclared Walnut Allergen
On April 13, 2021Torn & Glasser of Los Angeles, CA is recalling 7464 units of dark chocolate espresso beans due to an undeclared allergen.… Read more
Snak King Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Trader Joe's Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips - Expanded to Include 8/11/21 Code Date
On April 13, 2021Snak King Corporation of City of Industry, CA is voluntarily recalling 9 ounce packages of "Trader Joe's Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips" with a sell by date of 08/09/21 and 08/10/21 due to… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Haiti
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Haiti.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Comoros
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Comoros.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Côte d'Ivoire.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in North Korea
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to North Korea.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Cameroon
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Cameroon.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Tajikistan
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Tajikistan.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Jersey
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Jersey.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Papua New Guinea.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Gibraltar
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Gibraltar.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Guernsey
On April 12, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Guernsey.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Turkmenistan
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Turkmenistan.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Nicaragua
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Nicaragua.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Malawi
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Malawi.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Angola
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Angola.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Afghanistan
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Afghanistan.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Liberia
On April 12, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Suriname
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Suriname.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in the Philippines
On April 12, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to the Philippines.… Read more
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