![]() ![]() Hy-Vee is joining the list of grocery and pharmacy chains now offering coronavirus vaccinations in Illinois as the state enters its next stage, opening up doses to millions of residents.īeginning Wednesday, several Hy-Vee locations in Illinois will start vaccinating residents eligible under Phase 1B of the state's rollout, officials announced Tuesday. So we'll continue to follow the science." Hy-Vee to Begin COVID Vaccinations at Several Illinois Locations Wednesday It just means it's more important now, more important than even before, to adhere to them. "It's not inappropriate to say, 'If I can breathe comfortably with one and I can do that with two, maybe two will give us that extra level of protection.' That, you know, large gatherings unmasked, indoor is obviously more risky than outdoors - like all of those things we've been saying that the message doesn't really change. "There are things that don't change as we're learning more about the variant and so those important things are the things that are going to make the difference- you know, continuing to be masked," Ezike said Friday. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. If there is guidance that comes out that's based on some studies and some evidence that the CDC recommends we would make that updated recommendation, but at this point, we know that where people wear masks, they do the distancing, they wash their hands, they don't gather - all the things that we've started to take for granted - the risk of COVID spread is actually very low." ![]() I am wearing a single mask at this point. If people feel more secure wearing a second mask, they can. There has been some thought about the second masking because of, you know, variants coming and some of that. "Where we see people get into trouble is where they think they don't need the mask, they can get in big gatherings, they can put aside the things that we know work. The most important thing always, is if people are taking COVID seriously their risk is really quite low," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. "I've certainly been following the information on that. If one mask is better than none, is two actually better than one?Īccording to the top public health officials in both Chicago and Illinois, the answer is maybe.īoth were asked in recent days what their thoughts were on the subject. There's been plenty of discussion lately on whether or not wearing two masks at one time provides greater protection for people during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly as new and more contagious variants of the virus begin to surface in the U.S. Should You Wear Two Masks? Here's What Illinois' and Chicago's Top Docs Say We can make schools safe with a phased reopening and enhanced COVID-19 testing for members of school communities." Another 10,000 of our members became eligible for vaccinations on Jan. 1 to serve less than 20% of the students. "We are willing to keep negotiating, but CPS has refused to back down from insisting that 80% of educators and support staff person in every elementary school be back in class on Feb. "We are willing to keep teaching, but CPS has said they will lock us out," CTU President Jesse Sharkey said in a statement. The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for mediation as the union pushes to remain remote until teachers are vaccinated. ‘Do Not Approach:' Lake County Sheriff's deputies respond to black bear “While we are greatly concerned for our youngest and highest-need students, who are suddenly without a safe, in-person learning option, we are continuing to make all possible efforts to reach an agreement that addresses the union’s priorities and provides families a much-needed resolution.” “For the past three weeks, thousands of CPS students have been safely learning in person, and the union’s action will prevent these students from receiving the classroom support their parents needed and chose,” CPS said in a statement. In a letter sent to parents on Tuesday evening, CPS officials say that parents will be asked to keep children at home as a result of the CTU vote, which took place over the weekend. 26: CPS Tells Parents to Keep Children Home Wednesday After CTU VoteĬhicago Public Schools students who have been learning in-person are being asked to stay home Wednesday after the Chicago Teachers Union voted to have teachers switch to remote-only learning this week, according to a press release from the district. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic across the state of Illinois today, Jan. Meanwhile, Illinois health officials have confirmed eight additional cases of a COVID-19 variant that spreads more rapidly than previous strains of the virus. Who's eligible and where can you get your shot? A full breakdown of everything we know so far is below. ![]() Illinois and Chicago both entered the next phase of their vaccination plans, Phase 1B, on Monday. ![]()
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