The site at Gallagher Way administered more than 42,000 vaccine doses over nearly two months
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The mass COVID vaccination site located just outside Wrigley Field in Chicago is closing, officials said Thursday.
The site opened April 5 at the American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field, in a partnership of the city, the Chicago Cubs and Advocate Aurora Health. The city said in announcing the site that it would have the capacity to administer approximately 2,000 doses per day. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android
Chicago Ordinance Prohibits Employers From Retaliating Against Workers for Taking Time to Get the COVID Vaccine If an employer requires a staff member to get the vaccine, the new ordinance also mandates that they pay the employee their regular rate of pay for up to four hours per dose
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A new Chicago ordinance prohibits employers from retaliating or taking any action against workers who take time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago City Council passed the ordinance Wednesday, building on the city s COVID-19 Anti-Retaliation Ordinance passed last May to protect employees from any retaliatory action if they are unable to work due to public health orders or COVID-related illness.
Chicago will open COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all residents age 16 and older Monday, one week after Illinois moved to the next phase of eligibility.
“Following the expansion of eligibility on April 12, appointments will be available for individuals 16 years or older. The Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine currently approved for 16 and 17 year olds. As such, it is important for these individuals to schedule at a Pfizer site,” the release reads.
Individuals age 16 and 17 must be accompanied to their appointment by a parent or guardian.
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Thursday s new cases brought the state to 1,292,515 since the pandemic began last year. The number of new cases has continued to rise over recent weeks in Illinois, with some officials fearing that a new surge could be taking place.
Illinois COVID vaccine eligibility expanded to anyone age 16 and older, except for in the city of Chicago, on Monday. Here's a look at what you need to know.