Illinois health officials reported 14,388 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 16, along with 59 additional deaths over the past seven days.
The metrics are reflective of a slight increase, as the state saw 13,659 new COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths in the previous week.
At a"high" level of transmission, masking is recommended for all in indoor public spaces. Under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for counties at"medium" risk level, the elderly and immunocompromised are recommended to wear a mask in indoor public places and receive COVID vaccinations and booster shots, if eligible.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
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