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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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Behavioral health includes mental illness and substance misuse. Both of these conditions are very common in adults and teens.
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A chronic disease is any serious condition that lasts longer than three months. Chronic diseases typically can be treated, but not cured.
Epidemiology – Data & Reports
CCDPH provides comprehensive population, health behavior, disease and injury data for suburban Cook County residents and communities.
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Get information to help you and your family prepare for a public health emergency: “Be Aware. Get Prepared. Take Action.
Health Equity
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Public Health in the News
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Turkey Products Linked to Salmonella Hadar Illness
On April 10, 2021WASHINGTON, APRIL 10, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for approximately 211,406 pounds of raw ground turkey...… Read more
Media Statement from CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, on Racism and Health
On April 8, 2021Today, Rochelle P. Walensky MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), declared racism… Read more
Federal Grantees May Now Use Funds to Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips
On April 7, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced today that federal funding may now be used to purchase rapid f… Read more
CDC Awards $3 Billion to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Programs
On April 7, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded funding to support local efforts to increase vaccine uptake by expanding COVID-19 vaccine programs and ensuring greater equity and acce… Read more
Glutenull Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Goji Berries and Chocolate Cookies
On April 7, 2021Glutenull Bakery of Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada is recalling Goji Berries and Chocolate Cookies 11oz/320g, because it may contain undeclared milk.… Read more
Nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff, and childcare workers receive at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine
On April 6, 2021Nearly 80 percent of Pre-K-12 teachers, school staff, and childcare workers received at least their first shot of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March, according to the CDC's latest estimates and surv… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Azerbaijan
On April 5, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Azerbaijan.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in India
On April 5, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to India.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Zimbabwe
On April 5, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Zimbabwe.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Nigeria
On April 5, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Guam
On April 5, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Guam.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Nepal
On April 5, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Nepal.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Cambodia
On April 5, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Cambodia.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Zambia
On April 5, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Zambia.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in the Falkland Islands
On April 5, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Bermuda
On April 5, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Bermuda.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Ghana
On April 5, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Ghana.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Thailand
On April 5, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Montserrat
On April 5, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
HI-TECH Pharmaceuticals Issues Allergy Alert on Various APS Isomorph 28 Products and iFORCE Nutrition Mass Gainz Dietary Supplements Due to Possible Undeclared Milk, Eggs, Wheat and Soy
On April 3, 2021Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Inc. of Norcross, GA is recalling all lots of APS Nutrition Isomorph 28 flavors in a 2 lb jug because it contains undeclared milk, wheat & soy allergens. All lots of iForc… Read more
CDC Issues Next Phase of the Conditional Sail Order for Cruise Ship Operators
On April 2, 2021Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of technical guidance under the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) requiring cruise lines to establish agreements… Read more
CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People
On April 2, 2021Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people to reflect the latest evidence and science. Given recent studies evaluating the real… Read more
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Chorizo Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
On April 2, 2021EDITOR'S NOTE: FSIS updated the release the same day of issue to reflect product poundage. WASHINGTON, April 2, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service...… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in the Faroe Islands
On April 2, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Australia
On April 2, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Somalia
On April 2, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Somalia.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Tokelau
On April 2, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Tokelau.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Djibouti
On April 2, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Djibouti.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in South Africa
On April 2, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to South Africa.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Honduras
On April 2, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Honduras.… Read more
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