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Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Halloween and Fall Festivities

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Updated COVID-19 Halloween and Fall
As we continue through Fall and head into the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19.

Doctor giving injection to patient over 60.

Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation for a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations and a booster dose for those in high risk occupational and institutional settings.

Governor Pritzger Issues Executive Order 2021-20 [Covid 19 Executive Order No. 87]

Face Coverings Required on Aug 30, 2021. Vaccinations required for: Health Care Workers School Personnel Higher Education State-owned or State-operated Congregate Facilities >> READ THE ENTIRE ORDER

people shopping in a grocery store wearing a mask

Governor Pritzker Announces New Vaccine & Mask Requirements

All Illinois Residents are required to wear masks Indoors, regardless of vaccination status. As COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates across the state continue to increase, particularly in downstate communities with the lowest vaccination rates, Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced vaccination requirements for individuals in high-risk settings.

Close up of pregnant woman getting vaccinated.

New CDC Data: COVID-19 Vaccination Safe for Pregnant People

CDC Recommends All Pregnant People or People Thinking About Becoming Pregnant Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

CDC has released new data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people and is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Free COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing Available at Illinois State Fair

The Illinois Department of Public Health will be providing free COVID-19 vaccinations at six locations at the Illinois State Fair August 12-22, 2021.

With Cases on the Rise, Illinois Launches Site to Share Vaccination Data in Long-Term Care Facilities

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that COVID-19 vaccination data for both residents and staff in long-term care (LTC) facilities is now available on the IDPH website.

Updated FAQ for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools

On July 9, 2021, the State of Illinois adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated guidance regarding COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools for all public and nonpublic schools in Illinois. The updated federal guidance is currently in effect.

Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking recommendations to protect against COVID-19 and the Delta variant. CDC recommends that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor setting in areas with substantial and high transmission.

As Illinois Vaccinates 70% of Adults, Gov. Pritzker Launches $10 Million ‘All In for the Win’ Promotion to Reward Vaccinated Residents

As Illinois continues to lead the Midwest in vaccinating our residents, Governor Pritzker announced a new $10 million ‘All In for the Win’ promotion that will reward vaccinated Illinoisans by automatically entering them into a series of cash and scholarship lotteries with prizes up to $1 million.