Arwady and other officials will be announcing the launch of a Vaccine Ambassador course, providing free online training for Chicagoans to become trusted vaccine education ambassadors in their own communities, CDPH said.
The new program comes as the city looks to expand ways in which it brings COVID vaccinations to different populations and communities across Chicago.
Chicago and Illinois officials announced Monday that teams to vaccinate people will be dispatched to workplaces and commercial buildings in a new effort.
The workplace vaccinations will begin in mid-May with 10 sites in Chicago, Schaumburg and Rockford in the first wave of the program. The Chicago sites are:
By Jeremy Coumbes on May 11, 2021 at 11:00am
Graduation for the JHS class of 2021 is moving closer to a more normal look.
District 117 Superintendent Steve Ptacek announced changes to the proposed graduation plans for Jacksonville High School seniors today.
The district had planned for a combination of an outdoor ceremony at Kraushaar Rosenberger Field and a smaller indoor ceremony at The Bowl to accommodate both COVID restrictions and the desire for students to share their ceremony with both family and their classmates.
Ptacek says Illinois moving to the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois plan this Friday has a huge impact on graduation plans. He says that combined with early weather predictions, holding an outdoor graduation is becoming less likely.
Where You Can Get COVID Vaccines for Kids Ages 12-15 in the Chicago Area
A number of health departments across the Chicago area have announced plans to begin vaccines as early as Thursday, pending a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COVID Booster Vaccine Could Be Needed By Fall, Chicago s Top Doc Details
As word circulates around whether or not an a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot will be necessary in coming months, Chicago s top doctor said she could see an additional dose being required by fall.
The need for a booster shot likely won t depend on how effective any of the three COVID vaccines are, according to Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady. Rather, another shot could aid in protecting against any possible new variants that could arise during the summer.
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SCOOP FROM FINANCIAL TIMES: Biden to pick Rahm Emanuel for U.S. ambassador to Japan. Emanuel offered a “no comment” when Playbook reached out early this morning. It’s a White House announcement after all. This is a major appointment for Chicago’s former mayor. As FT points out: “Emanuel will resurrect a tradition of sending influential former lawmakers to Japan, a trend Tokyo has appreciated because it is felt they have gravitas and more direct access t
The state is on track to fully reopen next month, according to officials
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Updated on May 11, 2021 at 6:45 pm
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Illinois is preparing to enter the Bridge Phase at the end of this week, marking the start of a transitional period before the final Phase 5 and an increase in capacity limits across the state.
The Bridge Phase will begin Friday, allowing for higher capacity limits at places like museums, zoos and spectator events as well as increased business operations during a transitional period between the current guidelines and a full reopening. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android