Doctor Allison Arwady, Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) said currently fewer than 20% of Chicago kids under age five have gotten their COVID boosters.
"If and when Chicago hits a high COVID level, we will be issuing a formal advisory for Chicagoans to wear their masks indoors," Arwady said.
Dr. Arwady also urging everyone to make sure to have at-home COVID tests because of the rising number cases. Starting Thursday, you can order four more free COVID tests from the government. They will be shipped right to your door.
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