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COVID-19 Related News Releases
Posted: November 3, 2021DuPage County Health Department to Prioritize Pediatric COVID-19 VaccineDuPage County Health Department (DCHD) expects the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to be available through a robust provider network in many locations throughout DuPage County. DCHD has been working with healthcare providers, schools, and other organizations to ensure a broad network of access for children to be vaccinated against COVID-19. DCHD also partnered with the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians to encourage all pediatricians and family medicine providers in DuPage to become COVID-19 vaccine providers and to ensure the availability of COVID-19 vaccine for their patients. |
Posted: October 22, 2021COVID-19 Boosters Important in the Fight to End the PandemicOn Thursday, October 21, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously recommended expanded use of a booster dose of the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. According to the CDC, all three COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in reducing the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, even in the midst of the widely circulating Delta variant. |
Posted: October 18, 2021DuPage County COVID-19 testing Site at the Odeum ExpoCenter will be Closed 10/20-10/22The DuPage County COVID-19 Testing Site at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park will be closed Wednesday, October 20 through Friday, October 22, 2021. The site will reopen on Monday, October 25, 2021 for regular business hours, Mondays through Fridays 10am-6pm. |
Posted: October 7, 2021Health Department Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated for Flu as COVID-19 Cases Remain HighThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is urging residents to protect themselves, their families, and those around them by getting vaccinated against influenza (flu). This is important for individual and community health as the County enters flu season while also experiencing a surge of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said it is safe to get COVID-19 vaccinations and flu shots at the same time. Annual flu vaccines are especially important for children ages 6 months to 4 years, adults age 50 and older, nursing home residents, people with underlying health conditions such as heart disease and lung disease, people who are immunosuppressed, and people who are pregnant. |
Posted: September 29, 2021COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Shots Widely Available across DuPage CountyFollowing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) endorsement of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations for a booster dose of the Pfizer – BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, people who are 65 years and older, residents in long-term care settings, and people aged 50-64 years with underlying medical conditions are eligible for and encouraged to get their booster dose. In addition, people aged 18-49 years with underlying medical conditions as well as people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission based on their occupational or institutional setting are also eligible to receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine. Booster recommendations only apply to individuals who completed the two-shot series of Pfizer-BioNTech at least 6 months ago. Individuals who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are not currently eligible for boosters and mixing vaccines is not recommended. |
Posted: September 22, 2021Vaccines Work at Preventing COVID-19 Severe IllnessCOVID-19 vaccines continue to offer the best form of protection against COVID-19 and help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. In DuPage County, 96 percent of COVID-19 cases and 99 percent of related hospitalizations and deaths since December of 2020 have occurred in residents who are not fully vaccinated. The DuPage County Health Department is again urging eligible residents, aged 12 years and older, to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their community. |
Posted: September 15, 2021COVID-19 Cases and Related Hospitalizations Decrease in DuPage CountyThis week, COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations are headed in the right direction as decreases are reported across DuPage County. Still, community transmission remains at a “High” level with a 7-day average of 145 new cases per 100,000 reported, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) encourages residents to continue following the mask guidance, maintain physical distancing, and get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity to prevent further community transmission. |
Posted: September 8, 2021COVID-19 Transmission Level Remains “High” in DuPage CountyDuPage County continues to see increased COVID-19 cases and individuals requiring hospitalization causing the county to remain at the highest level of Community Transmission, “High”, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) reminds residents that vaccines continue to provide the highest level of protection against COVID-19, including the Delta variant, and help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. |
Posted: September 1, 2021COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Increase in DuPage CountyAs COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the County is expected to surpass 100,000 total COVID-19 cases this week and 1,414 deaths. The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) continues to urge residents to help keep children safe and in schools by getting vaccinated against COVID-19, wearing a mask, and maintaining physical distance. |
Posted: August 25, 2021COVID-19 Vaccines Continue to Provide Protection Even As Cases Increase in DuPage CountyAs of today, 86 percent of eligible DuPage County residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 68 percent are fully vaccinated based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Despite the relatively high rate of vaccination, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase and are primarily occurring in those not fully vaccinated. |
Posted: August 18, 2021Health Department Urges Residents to Take Preventive Measures to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 as Children Return to SchoolWith the continued high level of community transmission in DuPage County and to ensure the safe return to school of children across the county, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) once again urges residents to practice the preventive measures available to limit the spread of COVID-19 and help protect essential activities in the community. Communities must take all necessary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 to ensure that schools can remain open and safe for students. |
Posted: August 11, 2021DuPage County Remains at “High” Level of COVID-19 Community TransmissionDuPage County is seeing increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations causing the county to remain at the highest level of Community Transmission. In areas of the country experiencing “Substantial” or “High” levels of community transmission of COVID-19, CDC recommends that everyone, including fully vaccinated people wear a mask in public indoor settings to prevent ongoing transmission of the disease. |
Posted: August 4, 2021COVID-19 Vaccinations are Safe, Effective, and More Critical Than EverCOVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, and DuPage County remains in Substantial transmission according to county-level data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is once again strongly urging eligible residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. In DuPage County, over 99.9 percent of hospitalized and deceased COVID-19 cases since mid-December 2020 have been in persons not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination continues to be the best form of protection against COVID-19, including the Delta variant, and helps prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death in fully vaccinated people. |
Posted: July 28, 2021DuPage County Experiencing Substantial COVID-19 Community TransmissionAs of today, DuPage County’s COVID-19 community transmission is now at Substantial level per Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recent rise in cases and hospitalizations is likely attributed to the more contagious Delta variant which has now become the more predominant variant across the country. Still, vaccines continue to be the best form of protection against COVID-19, including the Delta variant and help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. |
Posted: July 21, 2021Health Department Urges Residents to Practice Preventive Measures as COVID-19 Activity Increases in DuPage CountyThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reporting a 75 percent increase in COVID-19 cases and a 44 percent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past week among DuPage County residents. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is projecting that the Delta variant comprises over 83 percent of new COVID-19 cases across the country and creates a higher level of risk for unvaccinated people. In DuPage County, a notable increase in Delta variant cases has also been identified. Thus, DCHD urges unvaccinated residents 12 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. |
Posted: July 14, 2021DCHD Urges COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible Adolescents before the Start of the New School YearAccording to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination data, 81 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 65 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, 98 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 82 percent are fully vaccinated. Despite the successful vaccination rates in DuPage County, health officials continue to encourage parents of school-aged children 12 years and older to get their children fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the beginning of the school year. |
Posted: July 9, 2021DuPage Community Vaccination Clinic Moving as Health Department Shifts COVID-19 Vaccination ResourcesThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announced today that COVID-19 vaccine administration will move from the DuPage County Fairgrounds to the Health Department’s Central Public Health Center (CPHC) in Wheaton. As the pandemic evolves, health officials are redeploying resources to continue vaccinating the community against COVID-19 using alternate strategies, including local mobile clinics provided by the DCHD Care Van. Many other local healthcare partners will continue to provide COVID-19 vaccination as well. To find a location near you, visit www.vaccines.gov. |
Posted: July 7, 2021DuPage County Ranks in the Top 2 Percent of U.S. Counties with Eligible Residents Vaccinated against COVID-19According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 vaccination data, DuPage County ranks 47th out of 3,283 counties, or the top 2%, among U.S. counties with the highest percentage of eligible residents vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. As of July 7, more than 80 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 64 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, 98 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 82 percent are fully vaccinated. |
Posted: June 30, 202180 Percent of Eligible DuPage County Residents Have Received at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine DoseAccording to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination data, 80 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 63 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, 98 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 81 percent are fully vaccinated. Most importantly, there has been a notable decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths throughout the county. |
Posted: June 23, 2021More than 74 Percent of DuPage County Adults Have Received at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine DoseWith more than 74 percent of DuPage County adults over 18 years old vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, DuPage County is pleased to join the state in reaching President Biden’s vaccination goal before the July 4 target date. Still, the DuPage County Health Department urges residents who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity as new and more transmissible variants spread throughout the country. |
Posted: June 18, 2021DuPage County COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic Transitions to Next Vaccine PhaseThe DuPage County COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic will be decreasing the number of days the clinic is open as vaccination rates rise and more providers are offering COVID-19 vaccines in DuPage County. Last week the DuPage County COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic administered its 100,000th vaccine dose. |
Posted: June 18, 2021Health Department Receives Bringing Care to the Community Mobile Clinic VanDuPage County Health Department (DCHD) today announced the arrival of their Bringing Care to the Community Mobile Clinic van, which will provide a wide range of health care services, including COVID-19 vaccinations to vulnerable communities. The mobile clinic is DCHD’s latest strategy to expand access to quality health care opportunities to at-risk populations throughout DuPage County. |
Posted: June 16, 2021Over 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations Administered at the DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) reached a momentous vaccination milestone after administering its 100,000 COVID-19 vaccination at the DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic this week. As COVID-19 vaccination progress continues in DuPage County, DCHD strongly encourages residents who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 to help protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated at the earliest opportunity as more transmissible variants are on the rise. |
Posted: June 11, 2021Vaccination Success Leads to Phase 5 Reopening TodayToday, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) issued COVID-19 Phase 5 reopening guidance as the county and State of Illinois celebrate the success of its COVID-19 vaccination efforts that has resulted in a dramatic decrease in cases with fewer hospitalizations and fewer deaths related to COVID-19 infection. |
Posted: June 9, 2021Over One Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered to DuPage County ResidentsSince COVID-19 vaccines became available in DuPage County on December 17, 2020, 1,005,620 COVID-19 vaccine doses have now been administered to DuPage County residents. DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) remains committed to educating and encouraging all eligible residents who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 to get their vaccination as soon as possible as Illinois prepares to move to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan and fully reopen on Friday, June 11. As of June 9, more than 51 percent, or 480,551, of all DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. |
Posted: June 2, 202158 Percent of Eligible DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19As of June 2, more than 49 percent, or 457,274, of all DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents 12 years and older who are currently eligible to be vaccinated, 66 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 58 percent have been fully vaccinated. Additionally, 87 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older are fully vaccinated and 93 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In the past week, more than 20,000 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 978,285 doses administered to date. |
Posted: May 26, 2021More than 56 Percent of Eligible DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19As of May 26, more than 47 percent, or 444,010, of all DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents 12 years and older who are currently eligible to be vaccinated, 64 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 56 percent have been fully vaccinated. Additionally, 86 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older are fully vaccinated and 92 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In the past week, more than 39,000 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 952,030 doses administered to date. |
Posted: May 19, 2021More than 45 Percent of DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19As of May 19, more than 45 percent, or 419,378, of DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents currently eligible, 53 percent have been fully vaccinated and 62 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Additionally, 85 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older are fully vaccinated and 92 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In the past week, more than 43,000 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 905,761 doses administered to date. |
Posted: May 12, 2021DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccine Providers to Begin Vaccinating Children Ages 12 to 15 Years Old This WeekBeginning tomorrow, May 13, several healthcare vaccine providers throughout DuPage County are planning to open COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 12 to 15 years old. DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) will open vaccinations to this age group by Monday, May 17. Parents can begin to register their 12 to 15 year old children at dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccineregistration to schedule an appointment with DCHD. For vaccine providers beginning vaccinations tomorrow, visit www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccine. |
Posted: May 5, 2021Nearly 62 Percent of Eligible Residents Vaccinated Against COVID-19 with at Least One DoseAs of today, over 37 percent, or 346,628, of DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents currently eligible, nearly 62 percent, or 458,162, have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Additionally, 89 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In the past week, more than 36,000 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 804,790 doses administered to date. |
Posted: May 4, 2021Health Department Partners with Local First Responders to Vaccinate Homebound ResidentsThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is partnering with the DuPage County Fire Chiefs Association, Region 8 Emergency Medical Service System (EMS), and local Fire Departments to expand current efforts to vaccinate homebound individuals in DuPage County. This partnership will help ensure that any homebound individual who cannot safely leave their residence is able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. |
Posted: April 30, 2021DuPage County Announces Goal to Have 80 Percent of Eligible Residents Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 by July 1The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) today announced a county vaccination goal while outlining the ongoing strategies and partnerships to vaccinate residents. As of Apr. 29, more than 34 percent of DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents currently eligible, over 60 percent have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Additionally, 88 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. |
Posted: April 21, 2021More than 400,000 DuPage County Residents Have Been Vaccinated with at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine DoseAs of today, 280,503, or 30.2 percent, of DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, 86.5 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Based on data from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), DuPage County currently has the highest percentage of all 102 counties with 44 percent of the total population vaccinated with at least one dose. In the past week, more than 70,000 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 690,802 doses administered to date. |
Posted: April 19, 2021DuPage County Receives Its Largest Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine DosesThis week, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) will receive its largest COVID-19 vaccine allocation to date, with 44,090 first vaccine doses. This tops the previous weekly record high of 23,875 first doses received by DuPage County in January. The notable increase in vaccine doses will allow DCHD to allocate vaccine to all its vaccine provider partners and help further expand access to COVID-19 vaccine for DuPage County residents. |
Posted: April 14, 2021One in Four DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19As of today, 238,324, or 25.7 percent, of DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 369,858, or 39.8 percent, of residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Additionally, 84.8 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In the past week, more than 84,265 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 608,182 doses administered to date. |
Posted: April 9, 2021DCHD Officials Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant and Practice Preventive Measures as COVID-19 Transmission Increases in DuPage CountyDuPage County Health Department (DCHD) continues to closely monitor COVID-19 key indicators to identify early but significant increases in COVID-19 transmission activity throughout the county. This week, health officials are reporting a concerning increase in COVID-19 daily cases, positivity rate, and related hospitalizations. Residents are reminded to stay vigilant and continue practicing COVID-19 safety precautions to protect themselves and their community. |
Posted: April 7, 2021One in Three DuPage County Residents Have Been Vaccinated with at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine DoseAs of today, 332,458, or 35.8 percent, of DuPage County residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 191,459, or 20.6 percent of residents have been fully vaccinated. Additionally, 82.4 percent of DuPage County residents ages 65 and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. In the past week, more than 59,000 vaccine doses were administered into the arms of DuPage County residents for a total of 523,917 doses administered to date. |
Posted: April 1, 2021More than 460,000 Vaccine Doses Administered to DuPage County ResidentsAs of today, Apr. 1, 464,334 doses have been administered into the arms of DuPage County residents, which represents the administration of more than 50,000 doses of vaccine in the past week. Additionally, 168,993, or 18.2 percent, of DuPage County residents are now fully vaccinated, and 79.4 percent of residents 65 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. |
Posted: March 24, 2021DuPage County Health Department Announces Plan to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Phase 1b PlusBeginning today, Mar. 24, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) will expand COVID-19 vaccine appointment opportunities to individuals who are eligible in Phase 1b Plus, including persons + 16 to 64 years old with comorbidities and underlying conditions, as well as individuals with disabilities. In DuPage County, an estimated 174,443 DuPage County residents will become newly eligible in Phase 1b Plus. |
Posted: March 19, 2021DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic Expands Operations with Illinois Department of Public Health PartnershipDuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are partnering to expand the operations of the DCHD COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic. This unique partnership will provide an increased vaccine supply and greater access to COVID-19 vaccinations for the residents of DuPage County and Illinois. |
Posted: March 17, 2021More Than 25,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Have Been Administered by the DCHD Community Vaccination Clinic as Vaccine Supply Challenges ContinueAs of early this week, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic has administered more than 25,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses since operations began in December 2020. This community vaccination clinic represents one of eight COVID-19 mass vaccination sites in DuPage County. These mass vaccination sites are a part of a countywide vaccine network that can vaccinate over 65,700 people per week, but these efforts remain constrained by the limited and varied vaccine supply. |
Posted: March 16, 2021Over 200,000 DuPage Residents Have Received at Least One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine and DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccine Network Is Poised to Expand When Vaccine Supply AllowsDuPage County Health Department (DCHD) continues to build a countywide COVID-19 vaccine network that can administer vaccines as quickly as they become available. Currently, DCHD and other local vaccine providers have created the capacity to administer more than 65,700 vaccine doses per week. These providers have been working tirelessly since December to vaccinate eligible individuals who live or work in DuPage County. Since December, over 200,000 DuPage County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. |
Posted: March 10, 2021Over 10 Percent of DuPage County Residents Are Now Fully VaccinatedOver 271,684 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to DuPage County residents, and 177,631 residents have received at least one dose of vaccine as of today, March 10. Of those vaccinated, 94,053 people, or 10.13 percent of DuPage County residents, are fully vaccinated. This represents the administration of 59,049 doses of vaccine in the past week to DuPage County residents. |
Posted: March 3, 2021Over 212,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Have Been Administered to DuPage County ResidentsAs of today, over 212,635 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to DuPage County residents and 147,031 residents have received at least one dose of vaccine. Of those vaccinated, 65,604 people, or 7.06 percent, have received second doses and are fully vaccinated. This represents the administration of 48,304 doses of vaccine in the past week to DuPage County residents. |
Posted: February 24, 2021Nearly One in Seven DuPage County Residents Have Received At Least One COVID-19 Vaccine DoseProgress in COVID-19 vaccine administration continues with approximately 116,940, or 13 percent, of DuPage County residents being vaccinated with at least one dose and 47,391 residents, or 5.1 percent of the County’s population fully vaccinated with two doses, as of Feb. 24. However, due to the limited vaccine supply of first doses provided by the State, DuPage County Health Department’s (DCHD) Community Vaccination Clinic and other local vaccine providers are scaling back first dose appointments and primarily focusing on administering second doses in the coming weeks. |
Posted: February 17, 2021DuPage County Updates on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and First Report of Local COVID-19 Case Caused by B.1.1.7 VariantDuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has learned the number of COVID-19 vaccines allocated to DuPage County in the next three weeks for first doses will be very limited. This week, DCHD expects to receive only 2,450 vaccines for first doses for distribution to vaccine providers in DuPage County which is much lower than the recent average of 14,000 new vaccine doses previously received each week. |
Posted: February 9, 2021DuPage County COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic to Expand and Relocate to DuPage County FairgroundsThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announced today that starting tomorrow, Feb. 10, the DCHD COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic will relocate to the DuPage County Fairgrounds located at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton to expand its vaccination capacity as vaccine supply allows. Vaccinations are available by appointment only to individuals signed up on the DCHD registration form. |
Posted: February 3, 2021DuPage County Moves to Phase 4 MitigationsDue to the substantial progress DuPage County has made against COVID-19, the State of Illinois is moving Region 8 (DuPage and Kane) to Phase 4 mitigations today. To maintain this progress, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) urges residents, including persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, to continue adhering to the public health measures that help prevent the spread of COVID-19. |
Posted: January 29, 2021Odeum Expo Center COVID-19 Testing Site Hours Change Beginning Monday, February 1Beginning Feb 1, 2021, the hours of operation for the Odeum Expo Center COVID-19 testing site in Villa Park will change. The COVID-19 testing site will operate Sunday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the capacity to provide up to 1,000 tests per day. |
Posted: January 27, 2021DuPage County Begins Transition to Phase 1bAs of today, 58,575 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to DuPage County residents, and 1.7%, or 15,815 individuals, have been fully vaccinated. This represents over 12,000 doses administered in the past week. This week, DuPage County began its transition to vaccinate individuals in Phase 1b with some local providers vaccinating their eligible patients or clients. |
Posted: January 26, 2021Region 8 Moves to Tier 1 MitigationsToday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Region 8, which includes DuPage and Kane Counties, advanced to Tier 1 effective today. DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) urges residents to stay vigilant and continue practicing the 3Ws to protect themselves from COVID-19 and the variants that have been identified in Illinois. |
Posted: January 20, 2021Over 46,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered Despite Limited Vaccine SupplyAs of today, DuPage County leads the state with 1.39% of the population fully vaccinated. Over 46,000 vaccines have been administered to DuPage County residents, and 12,949 persons have been fully vaccinated with two doses, according to COVID-19 vaccination data. As the number of individuals vaccinated in the Phase 1a category increases to a substantial level, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) anticipates beginning the transition to Phase 1b starting Monday, January 25. |
Posted: January 13, 2021DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly UpdateThis week, vaccination efforts in DuPage County remain focused on administering first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare personnel in Phase 1a and expanding vaccine capacity throughout the county. As of Jan. 12, 2021, approximately 33,950 vaccines have been administered to DuPage County healthcare personnel according to vaccination data provided by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). DuPage County is currently in the top five counties for the percent of population fully vaccinated. |
Posted: January 8, 2021Health Department Reminds Residents to Wear Masks and Practice Physical DistanceAs of Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, Governor Pritzker’s emergency COVID-19 rule to continue statewide mask and gathering size requirements in Illinois went into effect for the next 150 days. |
Posted: January 6, 2021DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly UpdateSince COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in DuPage County, over 18,000 healthcare workers who live or work in DuPage County have now been vaccinated, as of Jan. 4, 2021. This indicates the County being on track to complete the Phase 1a priority group, including an estimated 43,000 healthcare personnel (HCP), within the projected eight-week timeline. |
Posted: December 31, 2020DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly UpdateSince the first doses of vaccine were received on December 16, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and the health systems serving DuPage County are working to vaccinate as many healthcare personnel as possible as the vaccine supply increases. DCHD will be reporting the total number of vaccines distributed and administered in the county in the coming week. |
Posted: December 23, 2020DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly UpdateSince the first 13,650 doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in DuPage County last Wednesday, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has worked to distribute vaccine to local healthcare partners who have been vaccinating healthcare personnel in DuPage County. Over 10,000 healthcare personnel have been vaccinated so far. |
Posted: December 21, 2020Schedule Changes for DuPage County’s COVID-19 Testing SitesThe operation schedules for the DuPage County COVID-19 Testing Sites in Wheaton and Villa Park will be modified to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts and observe the upcoming holidays. The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Wheaton will be closed beginning Thursday, December 24 through January 3, 2020. The DuPage County COVID-19 Testing Site in Villa Park will remain open with changes in hours of operation. |
Posted: December 18, 2020DuPage County Health Department Delivers COVID-19 Vaccine to HospitalsDuPage County Health Department (DCHD) staff securely transported and delivered the first allotments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to all DuPage County hospitals on Thursday, December 17, 2020. These initial vaccine shipments will serve to vaccinate and protect healthcare personnel in DuPage County. |
Posted: December 16, 2020DuPage County Received its First COVID-19 Vaccine ShipmentToday, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The vaccine was authorized on Friday, December 11, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through an emergency use authorization (EUA) after conducting a thorough evaluation of the available safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality information. |
Posted: December 9, 2020DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Weekly UpdateThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is preparing to receive and distribute the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in DuPage County next week. At this time, the amount of vaccine in the first shipment to DuPage is expected to be about 13,000 doses. |
Posted: December 4, 2020Health Department Planning for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in DuPage CountyIn anticipation of COVID-19 vaccine availability, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is preparing to receive and distribute vaccines later this month. This work includes developing plans to ensure equitable and timely distribution, assessing logistical capabilities, and communicating vaccine safety and effectiveness to diverse populations in multiple sectors. |
Posted: November 24, 2020DuPage County COVID-19 Test Site Announces Winter Operations PlanThe DuPage County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Site will activate its Winter Operations Plan starting on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. The plan will allow testing to be available for individuals through the winter months while maintaining safe conditions for staff and visitors. |
Posted: November 21, 2020DuPage County Announces a New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing SiteIn response to the exponential spread of COVID-19 cases and the increased need for testing, the DuPage County Health Department is announcing the addition of a second community-based drive-thru testing site to provide additional testing resources in DuPage County. |
Posted: November 19, 2020Health Department Urges Residents to Stay Home and Help Save Lives(En Español) As COVID-19 cases continue to increase rapidly, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is urging all residents to take action to prevent the spread of the virus by following public health guidance and staying home except for essential activities. |
Posted: November 6, 2020Mobile COVID-19 Testing Offered in DuPage County(En Español) The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is informing residents of upcoming mobile COVID-19 testing opportunities that will be available in DuPage County next week. |
Posted: October 30, 2020DuPage County Residents Are Called to Action to Slow the Spread of COVID-19(En Español) Today marks the first week since the Restore Illinois Resurgence Mitigations were imposed on Region 8. During this week, DuPage County residents and community leaders have worked together to face the evolving challenges associated with COVID-19. |
Posted: October 21, 2020Health Department Urges Collaborative Action on COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations in Region 8(En Español)Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have announced the need for COVID-19 resurgence mitigation in Region 8, which includes DuPage and Kane counties, beginning Friday, October 23, 2020. |
Posted: October 19, 2020Health Department Warns of Increasing COVID-19 Risks Need for Individual and Community Cooperation HeightensCOVID-19 activity continues to increase rapidly in DuPage County and the risk of state-imposed mitigation measures is growing more likely. |
Posted: October 16, 2020DuPage County Experiencing Rise of COVID-19 Activity Residents Urged to Follow Preventive Measure(En Español)COVID-19 activity in DuPage County is on the rise, and trending in the wrong direction which could trigger additional mitigation measures to combat a resurgence of COVID-19. |
Posted: October 9, 2020Stay Safe Over Columbus Day Weekend COVID-19 is Still Spreading in DuPage CountyWith the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to increase in DuPage County, the DuPage County Health Department wants you to know the virus is still spreading in our communities and continues to be a serious health threat |
Posted: September 30, 2020Health Department Emphasizes the Importance of Getting A Flu Shot During COVID-19 PandemicThis year, it is more important than ever for residents to get their influenza (flu) shot as we battle COVID-19, a different viral respiratory illness that can result in severe outcomes including hospitalization and death. |
Posted: September 11, 2020DuPage County Shows Warning Signs of Increased COVID-19 Risk(En Español)The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) risk level in DuPage County has changed from blue to orange on the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) County Level Risk Metrics Map. An orange designation indicates warning signs of increased COVID-19 risk in the community. |
Posted: August 28, 2020Health Department Provides Return to School Framework(En Español)The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is releasing a “Return to School Framework” with the DuPage Regional Office of Education (DuPage ROE). As COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally, the “Return to School Framework” recommends that school officials review and consider the level of disease activity in their communities as they make decisions about if and when to shift between learning models this school year. |
Posted: August 27, 2020DuPage County Announces New Schedule for COVID-19 Testing SiteBeginning Monday, August 31, 2020, the DuPage County Community Based Testing Site (CBTS) will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to noon, or until 600 tests are completed each day. |
Posted: August 5, 2020DuPage and Kane Counties: United Against COVID-19According to the Illinois Department of Public Health metrics, there is an increase in the numbers of new cases of COVID-19 which are triggering warnings from DuPage and Kane County officials. |
Posted: August 3, 2020During Difficult Times, Help Is Available From Many Sources(En Español)DUPAGE COUNTY—If you or a loved one are struggling with stress, substance use or other health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) wants you to know, help is available. |
Posted: July 20, 2020Health Department Reminds Residents: COVID-19 Is Still SpreadingDUPAGE COUNTY—With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing in DuPage County, the DuPage County Health Department wants you to know, the virus is still here and continues to be a serious threat. |
Posted: July 7, 2020DuPage County Health Department Supports Safe Travel RecommendationsDUPAGE COUNTY—Today, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announced its support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recently updated guidance to provide additional measures to be taken to reduce the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus following domestic travel. |
Posted: June 10, 2020DuPage County Announces COVID-19 Testing SitesDUPAGE COUNTY—Two new testing sites are being opened and made available to DuPage County residents in the next two weeks. A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site will open at the DuPage County Complex on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. All residents of DuPage County can be tested, and no appointment, doctor referral, or insurance is needed. |
Posted: June 3, 2020During Difficult Times, Call4Calm Text Line is Here to HelpDUPAGE COUNTY—If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic, or the protests around the country and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
Posted: May 29, 2020Providing Guidance to Essential Businesses During COVID-19DUPAGE COUNTY— As the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) works to slow the spread of COVID-19, essential businesses—restaurants offering carryout and delivery, grocery stores, and companies that manufacture and process foods—are concerned with keeping their workers and products safe. |
Posted: March 30, 2020DuPage County Announces COVID-19 DashboardDUPAGE COUNTY—Today, the DuPage County Health Department is announcing a new, interactive COVID-19 case map. The dashboard links data from the DuPage County Health Department into the GIS Data Systems from DuPage County to provide a greater level of understanding into how the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, pandemic is unfolding across our communities. |
Posted: March 27, 2020DuPage County Health Department to Assist DuPagePads with Food DeliveryDUPAGE COUNTY—Beginning today, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and DuPagePads are partnering to ensure DuPage County residents who are homeless have a place to stay and food to eat. |
Posted: March 20, 2020DuPage County: Three Additional Cases of COVID-19DUPAGE COUNTY—The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced three additional DuPage County residents have tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). There are no additional cases reported at the long-term care facility (LTCF) in Willowbrook. |
Posted on: March 15, 2020DCHD March 15, 2020 Press ConferenceDuPage County health officials provide update after long-term facility patient tests positive for COVID-19. |
Posted on: March 14, 2020DuPage County Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus DiseaseOn Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Governor JB Pritzker announced that a resident of DuPage County has tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The resident is a female...DuPage County Announces COVID-19 Testing Sites |
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