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First Omicron Case Confirmed in Suburban Cook County
Other Possible Omicron Cases Currently Being Tested Forest Park, IL – Cook County Department of Public Health announced today that the first known case of the Omicron variant in suburban Cook County was reported yesterday, December 14. The person is asymptomatic and...
President Preckwinkle and County Health Officials Celebrate Achieving 70% Vaccination Rate in Cicero and Berwyn
Forest Park, IL -- President Toni Preckwinkle today announced that the municipalities of Cicero and Berwyn have reached a 70 percent vaccination rate, a key milestone in eradicating COVID-19. Cook County Department of Public Health is celebrating cities and towns that...
Holiday Gathering and Travel Guidelines
As families, often many generations, gather to celebrate holidays, here are the best ways to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safe during the season. The proven best way to protect yourself and other is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible. Further, if you are age 18 or older and eligible for a booster shot, we urge you to take advantage of the further level of protection.
Booster Shots Recommended for Adults 18+
On Friday, November 19, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) all endorsed booster vaccines for all adults, age 18 and over. Boosters are widely...
Cook County Department of Public Health Statement on Updated Vaccination Rates Based on Census 2020 Data
Cook County Department of Public Health Statement on Updated Vaccination Rates Based on Census 2020 Data Since vaccinations arrived late last year, Cook County Department of Health has measured vaccination rates against figures from the 2010 Census, knowing that, at...
Cook County Department of Public Health Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Youth Ages 5-to-11, Pending Federal Authorization
Vaccinating Children Early Will Help Keep Holidays Safe For Cook County Families (Forest Park, IL)—Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine to youth ages 5-11, pending authorization from the U.S. Food and...
2021 Halloween Guidance
Most trick-or-treaters are children who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated so it’s extra important for parents to encourage them to take these safety precautions to stay safe and healthy: Plan for outdoor events and dress for the weather Maintain physical...
Cook County Department of Public Health Partners With PCs for People to Provide 100 Free/Low-Cost Computers for Suburban Cook County Youth
Program Is Part of the County’s Project Rainbow to Address Learning Loss Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic (Forest Park, IL)—Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today announced it has partnered with PCs for People to provide free or low-cost computers to...
Booster Shot Update
An FDA advisory panel on Friday voted to allow the use of Pfizer booster shots to be given to residents 65 and over and those in "high risk populations" at least 6 months after their second dose. Residents with certain immunocompromised conditions who received the...
Cook County Department of Public Health Mandates Indoor Mask Wearing
Rising COVID-19 Case Counts, Highly Contagious Delta Variant Force Remediation Action Forest Park, IL – Aug. 20, 2021 – The Cook County Department of Public Health today announced that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask...
Cook County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Update
FDA and ACIP recommend an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people Summary and Action Items On August 12, 2021, FDA modified the Emergency Use Authorizations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow for administration...
CCDPH Teams With Kaizen Health, Community-Based Organizations to Provide Free, Flexible, Accessible Transportation Options
Forest Park, IL—Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today launched its “Destination: Vaccination” program, which will provide free rides to many vaccination locations throughout suburban Cook County. The program will enable individuals with limited...
Cook County Department of Public Health Latest Masking Guidance
(Issued July 30, 2021) The CDC has issued updated recommendations for any county experiencing substantial or high community transmission of COVID-19. On July 29, 2021, the CDC indicated that Cook County is an area of “substantial” community transmission of COVID-19,...
Cook County Department of Public Health Guidance for Suburban Cook County School Districts
Updated February 5th, 2022 The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) continues to endorse the CDC guidance calling for universal masking in all schools. CDC guidance, updated January 12, 2022, continues to recommend “universal indoor masking by all students...
COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOSTS “ASK THE DOCTOR” FORUMS TO LINK RESIDENTS AND DOCTORS
Online Series Runs in Spanish and English - Spanish Language Events This Week, 7/21 and 7/22 Forest Park, IL—Cook County Department of Public Health today announced its latest dates for its “Ask the Doctor” series, a virtual question-and-answer event that allows...
Cook County Department of Public Health Officials Announce Phase 5 Reopening Guidance in Suburban Cook County: All sectors to reopen at full capacity as COVID-19 metrics improve, vaccinations rise
Forest Park, IL—Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health is issuing COVID-19 Phase 5 reopening guidance removing all capacity limits and restrictions on all sectors of the economy. This guidance is effective Friday, June 11, 2021. Suburban Cook County has...
Amusement Park Tickets and Food Pantry Gift Basket Vouchers to be Offered at Harvey Priority Vaccination Site
Harvey, IL—Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health announced it will offer amusement park tickets and food pantry vouchers at its Harvey Priority Vaccination Site Tuesday through Friday this week and next. On Wednesdays June 9 and June 16, all those who get...
Cook County Opens Fourth Priority Vaccination Site at Thornton Township High School in Harvey
Priority Sites Aim To Achieve Equitable Vaccination Forest Park, IL—Cook County Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today announced the opening of a fourth Priority Vaccination Site at Thornton Township High School in Harvey to serve...
CCDPH Officials Announce Bridge to Phase 5 Reopening Guidance in Suburban Cook County
Increased capacity in many sectors; new guidance for those fully vaccinated Forest Park, IL—Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health is issuing COVID-19 Bridge to Phase 5 reopening guidance, which continues to ease mitigation measures with a cautious...
El Condado de Cook abre un sitio de Vacunación de Prioridad en la Escuela Secundaria West Leyden para lograr una vacunación equitativa
Forest Park, IL— El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Cook (CCDPH) anunció hoy que ha abierto su tercer sitio de Vacunación de Prioridad en la Escuela Secundaria West Leyden en Northlake para avanzar el programa de vacunación en varias de las 32 comunidades...
Cook County Opens Third Priority Vaccination Site at West Leyden HS to Achieve Equitable Vaccination
Forest Park, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today announced it has opened its third Priority Vaccination Site at West Leyden High School in Northlake to serve several of the County’s 32 Priority Communities in its Vaccination Program. The site...
Walk-in Availability Six Large-Scale Vaccination Sites
Cook County Health is pleased to now offer walk-in availability at its six large-scale vaccination sites. Individuals or groups who are interested in getting a vaccine can simply show up and register onsite. Walk-ins are also available for individuals who received...
Cook County Department of Public Health Officials Announce Phase 4 Reopening Guidance in Suburban Cook County
Increased capacity in many sectors; new CDC guidance for wearing masks in public Forest Park, IL—Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health is issuing revised COVID-19 Phase 4 reopening guidance, which continues to ease some mitigation measures but takes a...
CDC and FDA Recommend Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution
Following CDC and FDA guidance from April 23, 2021, we are prepared and pleased at the prospect of including the Johnson & Johnson vaccine again. While we take the blood clot issue very seriously, we know that it is...
CCDPH Update On Vaccination Equity (April 22, 2021)
COVID-19 has laid bare health inequities we have long known are rooted in historical racism, injustice, and discrimination. The COVID-19 pandemic...
Updated May 26, 2026, 11:27 AM