Evanston raises COVID transmission level to 'high' as cases, hospitalizations climb

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Evanston is now at a "high" COVID community level, as defined by the CDC, due to rising hospitalizations, not just case numbers. Over the past seven days, Evanston has reported 397 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, up from 305 the week prior. US COVID death toll reaches 1 million; Biden marks grim milestone As a result, Evanston's Health and Human Services has made the following recommendations based on CDC guidelines: -Wearing a mask indoors in public irrespective of vaccination status including K-12 schools and other indoor public settings -Wearing a mask or respirator that provides greater protection if you are a high risk individual for severe disease -Wearing a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or have had an exposure to someone with COVID-19 -Socializing …
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