Evanston raises COVID transmission level to ‘high’ as cases climb

Over the previous seven days, Evanston has reported 397 new confirmed COVID-19 circumstances, up from 305 the week prior.

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Consequently, Evanston’s Well being and Human Companies has made the next suggestions based mostly on CDC tips:

-Carrying a masks indoors in public no matter vaccination standing together with Okay-12 colleges and different indoor public settings
-Carrying a masks or respirator that gives larger safety if you’re a excessive threat particular person for extreme illness
-Carrying a masks in case you have signs, a optimistic take a look at, or have had an publicity to somebody with COVID-19
-Socializing open air if doable and avoiding poorly ventilated indoor settings

-Getting examined earlier than attending a household or public occasion. Residence checks are perfect for this goal
– Contacting your physician immediately to get remedy for COVID-19 if you’re identified
– Staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
– Following CDC suggestions for isolation and quarantine, together with getting examined if you’re uncovered to COVID-19 or have signs of COVID-19.