CHICAGO (WLS) Officials are working on a new phased reopening plan as the state of Illinois set another vaccination record Monday, with the 7-day average now above 100,000 doses a day.
Illinois Department of Public Health officials reported 1,997 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths on Tuesday.
It comes as Chicago is set to announce a March 29 start date for the next vaccination phase. In 1C, more essential workers are eligible - including those in hospitality, construction, law, banking and media - as are Chicagoans ages 16 to 64 with serious health conditions. Broadly speaking, if you have an underlying condition, you re going to be able to get a vaccine in April or May, said Dr. Allison Arwady, director, Chicago Dept. of Public Health.