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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 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
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Heroin, Fentanyl Fuel Rising Mortality Rates in Opioid Deaths, According to CCDPH/UIC Report
February 18, 2021Forest Park, IL – Heroin, fentanyl and other adulterants continued to be involved in the vast majority of almost 1,600 opioid overdose deaths in suburban Cook County since 2016. That is a top-level finding of a report on the opioid epidemic released today by the Cook County Department of Public...Read More
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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