The city remains at 'medium level' of virus, per CDC metrics.
-- Chicago health officials are urging vigilance among residents even as the city's COVID-19 case rate continues to be stable and hospitalization rates remain low.The Chicago Department of Public Health reported on Tuesday that weekly COVID-19 data and said the city remains at"medium level" on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's community levels index.
CDPH continued to strongly urge residents to wear masks in indoor public settings, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines including all recommended boosters and avoid non-essential indoor gatherings for people who are at high risk of severe outcomes from the disease. If you are experiencing any COVID-19-like symptoms, get tested and stay home. Continue to follow quarantine and isolation guidelines.
"Our metrics for cases and hospitalizations remain stable, but the BA.5 subvariant is proving to be extremely contagious and leading to more repeat infections, even in some people who had an earlier Omicron subvariant infection. So I ask Chicagoans to continue to be cautious," said CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady in a statement.
The city offers free Pfizer vaccines, including first and second booster, to all Chicagoans through"Protect Chicago At Home."Chicago.gov/athomeAll COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, are offered at no cost, with no insurance and no government ID required.
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