Phone lines are currently staffed from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The city announced the changes Tuesday, categorizing states into one of three colors to determine which requirements are in effect for travelers: red, orange or yellow. Just 4% of residents in the ZIP code received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of Sunday, according to data from the Chicago Department of Public Health. ODH is making COVID-19 data available for public review while also protecting patient privacy. Communities of color around the U.S. have been lost in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, but these Good Samaritans in Chicago are trying to help. By Emma Krupp Posted: Friday November 13 2020, 11:18 AM. The city has reported 3,642 deaths from COVID-19 — but just 20.8 percent of those victims have been white, while 40 percent have been Black and 33 percent Latino. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp. City officials say they want to do better, focusing on 15 communities hit hard by COVID-19. All Rights Reserved. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago COVID-19 travel quarantine order has been revamped to a new color-coded system, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. Ezike said that travel might be necessary at times, but those who do travel, should take necessary precautions. In Chicago, 61 of the 86 recorded deaths – or 70% – were black residents. Like … Daily commuters to and from neighboring states are also exempt. The order was not updated last week, however, due to the election, officials said. "Chicago cases are still growing without signs of slowing," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady said, noting that cases have increased across age groups and in every Chicago zip code. PANDEMIC IS DEVASTATING HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF COLOR: Covid-19 has taken ... change humans’ genetic code. Another 12 states are listed as "red" states. Traveling by bus or train versus taking your own vehicle- obviously taking your own vehicle if that's an option would be safer. There have been 489,763 COVID-19 cases in the suburbs as of Tuesday. Illinois releases the number of positive COVID-19 cases by ZIP code daily. Find out more information about coronavirus in your area. Based on current data, only six states are listed as "yellow" states, including New York, California, New Hampshire, Maine, Hawaii and Vermont. It should be assumed that COVID-19 exposure can occur in every county in IL. Previously, states were added to the quarantine list if they had "a case rate greater than 15 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 resident population, per day, over a 7-day rolling average." "Let's be clear, travel will increase your chances of contracting and spreading COVID-19," Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. This map shows total COVID-19 cases in every Chicago zip code. As of Saturday, 107 of Cook County’s 183 deaths from COVID-19 were black. Health officials in both the city and across the state have been discouraging unnecessary travel as the pandemic enters a "second surge.". Like much of the country, Autry Phillips was caught off guard when a worldwide health crisis descended on Chicago last year. That's almost 42.6% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. This ensures that the healthcare system in Chicago is able to keep up with the demand for services. ", Nov. 5, 2020: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new grant program to help the city's hospitality industry and encouraged residents to "be smart" this Thanksgiving, saying "this year has to be different.". As of Tuesday, the city reported a positivity rate of 13%, with a seven-day average of more than 1,600 new daily cases "a higher rate than at any time during the pandemic," officials said. Copyright © 2021 WLS-TV. The School of Public Health's Collaboratory for Health Justice calls for partnership with communities of color for research and action on disparities in COVID-19 deaths. If they fell below that threshold, they could be removed as well. Chicago's travel order, which began on July 6, was being evaluated every Tuesday, with any additions taking effect the following Friday. The city said it hopes to simply educate travelers about the order, but those found in violation could be subject to fines of between $100 and $500 per day, up to $7,000. This dashboard will be updated daily. Zip code is zip code of residence, which may not be location of exposure. COVID 19 forces changes in strategies for anti-violence groups. With both Chicago's and Illinois' coronavirus cases soaring to to record levels not even seen during the pandemic's peak in the spring, questions have surfaced over whether the travel order, which requires a quarantine for travelers from certain states, remained effective. Black residents account for 15% of all vaccinated Chicagoans. The number in the center of each graph is the number of COVID-19 patients. While preparedness for a surge in patients with COVID-19 helped Cook County Health, they continue to work diligently to address health disparities in communities of color. Unfortunately, a large percentage of case reports still do not contain race and ethnicity data. 1 Killed, 1 Hurt in Chatham Shooting, Chicago Police Say, 68-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck by Stray Bullet in Bridgeport: Police, Copyright © 2021 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Many temporary workers do not receive hazard pay or sick pay, and if they must isolate themselves due to COVID-19 exposure, … This initiative is a new approach to data reporting and informatics gathering and provides CDPH with a robust system for tracking COVID-19 … According to the latest statistics , black Chicagoans account for more than 50% of the city’s COVID-19 deaths, despite being only 30% of the city’s population. COVID-19 forces changes in strategies for anti-violence groups. Updated 2/9/2021 Based on data as of 2/8/2021. If you are driving your own personal car, think about planning out how you will do the stops for gas for food for bathroom breaks, think about hand sanitizer and washing your hands frequently. Exceptions can be made for travel for medical care, parental shared custody and business travel for essential workers. Thirty-one others and Puerto Rico are declared "orange states," which require either a 14-day quarantine or a "pre-arrival negative test." As in New York City, the Chicago neighborhoods with more residents of color have also seen higher case rates, which in turn have translated into higher death tolls. Traveling by bus or train, you might not be able to maintain 6 feet of distance and sometimes that will be for extended periods of time during the journey. Chicago hospitals are required to report bed and ventilator capacity, availability and occupancy to CDPH daily for all patients regardless of whether they live in Chicago. This measure is a response to increased rates of COVID-19 transmission in Chicago and across the nation, and it sets up measures to mitigate transmission in our city.”. Data last week showed Chicago alone was averaging 59.7 new cases each day for every 100,000 residents, nearly four times the limit the city has set for states to be added to its emergency order. The 60649 ZIP code comprises the mostly Black South Shore community, a lakefront neighborhood on the South Side that struggles with crime and disinvestment. The first map illustrates the number of COVID … The COVID-19 Cases by ZIP Code Dashboard displays the most recent preliminary data reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) about cases and case rates per 100,000 population by ZIP Code of residence. 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That includes the newly-added Michigan, Connecticut, Arizona, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Oregon, Washington and Louisiana. See how your neighborhood is doing. The map below shows the cumulative cases for each area as well as other analysis of … Maintain strict masking, social distancing and avoidance of in-person gatherings. Chicago Cracks Down on COVID-19 Vaccine Code-Sharing Amanda Vinicky | February 9, 2021 8:20 pm Most people can’t get their hands on the COVID-19 vaccine given the strict eligibility standards and limited supply of doses. In Illinois, there are more than 680,000 temp workers, of which 85% are people of color, according to Carden. COVID-19 Text Alerts: Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said no matter a state's color under the order, she would not recommend any unnecessary travel. South Side Weekly’s open-source Twitter bot, created by Bea Malsky and Charmaine Runes, visualizes relative concentrations of COVID-19 deaths and fully vaccinated residents to date.. Our daily tracker pulls data directly from the Chicago Data Portal. "The quarantine and pre-arrival testing requirements apply to people even if they have no COVID-19 symptoms," the city's health department said in a release. In response to the changing dynamics of COVID-19 transmission across the United States, and to support Chicago’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the City is issuing a Travel Order applicable to anyone coming into the City of Chicago from designated states with a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID … Chicago's travel order now separates states into a color-coded, three-tiered map, requiring a quarantine, or in some cases, a negative test … Yellow: States with a rolling 7-day average less than 15 cases/day/100k residents. Latinos account for 17%. *Data shown is >5 cases per zip code which is consistent with Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality of Health Statistics (77 Ill. Adm. Code 1005). Chicago Tribune | Feb 08, 2021 at 6:31 PM Many suburban Cook County residents were distracted from their Super Bowl weekend plans by a text message containing a sign-up code for COVID-19 vaccinations. Orange: States have a rolling 7-day average between 15 cases/day/100k residents and the Chicago rolling 7-day average (currently 60). "Consider how you're going to travel or your mode of transportation," she said. All rights reserved, No quarantine or pre-arrival test required. The Chicago COVID-19 travel quarantine order has been revamped to a new color-coded system, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. Illinois COVID Data by Zip Code. In total, 44 states and territories are listed on the emergency travel order, designated as either orange or red states on the new map. Think about a flight with layovers where it may be cheaper, but obviously that will pose more risks than a direct flight. Search using your zip code to discover resources, government response, total cases, symptoms, transmission and more about how Covid … By Susan Miller; Jan 07, 2021; To centralize hospital information in the fight against COVID-19, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) partnered with Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) to launch a comprehensive COVID data resource and exchange hub. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago COVID-19 travel quarantine order has been revamped to a new color-coded system, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. O n Monday, January 25, the City of Chicago entered phase 1b of its vaccination plan. Pollution put these Chicago residents at a higher risk for COVID-19. Chicago COVID-19 cases are surging in a way the city has not ever seen before, in an outbreak that is worse than the first coronavirus peak in April and May. Auburn Gresham, where more than 90% of residents are black, includes the Chicago ZIP code with the most COVID-19-related deaths in the city, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. It also does not apply to an individual passing through states for less than 24 hours over the course of travel, including layovers at airport or people driving through a particular state. Select Zip Code(s): (You may select multiple. Chicago launches health analytics platform for COVID-19 . Racial Inequality in the Distribution of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Chicago “First and foremost, I would like people to avoid travel at this time if at all possible," Arwady said in a statement. Last updated: 2/10/2021. Red: States have a higher 7-day rolling average of positive cases/day/100k Chicago residents. Chicago's travel order now separates states into a color-coded, three-tiered map, requiring a quarantine, or in some cases, a negative test result or the standard masks and social distancing. It shows that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting black communities. It should also be noted that these statistics do not represent the current number of cases in each zip code, as there are now many individuals who have contracted COVID-19 … The coronavirus pandemic has had an outsize impact on Black and Latino Chicagoans. The Chicago Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. The state has announced the first detection of the South African COVID-19 variant in Illinois, and warns another surge in cases could result. Zips with 10 cases are not shown.) "But by creating a tiered system and using Chicago’s case rate as a category threshold, it allows us to be responsive to the changing dynamics of the pandemic. CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) in partnership with Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) today launched a comprehensive data resource hub to centralize hospital information to aid in the fight against COVID-19.