As the COVID-19 pandemic grudgingly releases its hold on activities in Chicago and the rest of the world, communities across the globe are opening up slowly to pre-COVID-19 era outdoor and indoor programs. It is therefore of utmost delight when the President of the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago, […]
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Getting Tested After Exposure
If you have no symptoms, but have had contact with someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, you should also get tested and protect others as follows: Vaccination Status Quarantine and Testing Timeline If you:Have received a booster,ORHave completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 […]
How To Get Tested For COVID-19
Anyone, including people who are fully vaccinated, should consider getting tested before joining indoor gatherings with others who are not in your household. A positive test result means that you have an infection and should avoid indoor gatherings to reduce the risk of spreading disease to someone else. A negative […]
What To Do When You Are Sick
If you’re sick, you must stay home (except to get medical care) for 10 days since your symptoms first appeared and at least 24 hours with no fever and improved symptoms, whichever is longer. Stay away from others and isolate in a separate room, if possible. Always wear a face-covering when you […]
CHICAGO’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE CENTER
Chicago Vaccine Requirement Effective January 3, any individual age 5 and older will be required to show proof of vaccination to dine indoors, visit gyms, or enjoy entertainment venues where food or drink are being served. Learn more here. The City of Chicago entered phase five of the “Protecting Chicago” framework […]





