Chicago, Cook Co. Now Rate High Community Level For COVID-19

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Chicago, Cook County and other surrounding counties in northeastern Illinois are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19. The other counties include DuPage, Lake, McHenry and Will. Health officials are reminding everyone to stay up-to-date with vaccinations and booster shots, wear a mask in indoor public places and avoid crowded indoor spaces as much as possible.