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Chicago Public Health Dept 'Measles Dashboard': 61 identified measles cases, exposures reported at the Midwest Express Clinic
The City of Chicago Public Health Department says it has identified 61 "confirmed cases" of measles brought to Chicago by illegal aliens, now living in shelters across the city.
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Chicago Public Health Dept 'Measles Dashboard': 57 identified illegal alien measles cases, exposures reported on CTA Halsted 8 bus
The City of Chicago Public Health Department says it has identified 57 "confirmed cases" of measles brought to Chicago by illegal aliens, now living in shelters across the city.
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Chicago Department Of Public Health Conducts A Comprehensive Mosquito Surveillance And Control Program To Reduce Threat To Residents
First West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in Chicago reported for 2023
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Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Now Fully Enrolled With 5,000 Participants Receiving $500 Payments in August
Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Now Fully Enrolled With 5,000 Participants Receiving $500 Payments in August
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Chicago health officials: 'Expect Narcan at your Chicago library soon!'
Patrons soon will be able to check out more than books and videos from some branches of the Chicago Public Libraries system.
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Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Distributes First Set of $500 Monthly Cash Payments to Over 3,500 Households
Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Distributes First Set of $500 Monthly Cash Payments to Over 3,500 Households
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CDOT, CDPH Asphalt Rebid Statement
CDOT, CDPH Asphalt Rebid Statement
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Arwady: ‘This idea that somehow masking is a quarantine, we don’t agree with that at all’
Chicago Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady doesn't agree with the opinion that mandated masking is a form of quarantine.
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Chicago Department of Public Health Statement on Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters for 12-to-15-year-olds
After receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), yesterday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended to expand eligibility of a third “booster” dose to 12- to 15-year-olds who received a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (the only vaccine available to those under age 18).
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CDPH Statement on COVID-19 Booster Shots
After receiving approval from the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expanded upon their previous recommendation and has approved and recommends a third “booster” dose for anyone age 18 or older who received a Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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City of Chicago offers parents "up to $100" if they allow young children to get COVID-19 jab
The City of Chicago is offering parents of young children "up to $100" if they allow public officials to give their young children a COVID-19 jab.
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CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 Update
CDPH Provides Protect Chicago 77 Update
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Chicago's mask mandate is back to fight 'real, deadly' COVID-19 surge
The city of Chicago has reinstituted its indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in the age of the delta variant.
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Pritzker faces battle in shutting down Chicago restaurants
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is coming under increasing criticism after he announced on Tuesday the Chicago area will be plunged back into Tier 1 lockdown.
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Chicago Health Director Arwady: No house guests unless wearing masks
Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health Mary Allison Arwady is telling Chicagoans to wear masks in their homes if they intend to have houseguests.
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Vast majority of coronavirus fatalities in Chicago had underlying conditions
More than 91% of Chicago residents who have died from COVID-19 had chronic underlying conditions, according to Chicago Department of Public Health data as of April 16.
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EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing
The number of influenza cases in Chicago has been plummeting in recent weeks, with no flu-related intensive care unit hospitalizations reported during the week ending April 4, the Chicago Department of Public Health reports.
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Chicago FOIA requests going through for now, personal liberties restrictions eyed over COVID-19
The city of Chicago is fulfilling Freedom of Information requests by the public as normal for the time being.
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CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Emanuel, City Clerk Valencia Announce Chicago Rx Prescription Benefit Program to Save Residents Money
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Clerk Anna M. Valencia announced today that Coast2Coast Rx has been selected as the vendor to provide discounts on name brand and generic prescription drugs
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CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Excessive Heat Expected for the Busy Weekend in Chicago
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) reminds the public to take extra precautions and to stay informed about weather-related conditions.