Illinois reports 2,728 coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask, CDC says
Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Illinois at Chicago elaborates on the CDC's most recent guidance regarding mask use for those who have been fully vaccinated.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 2,728 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
The cases were among 87,698 test results submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The seven-day testing positivity rate is at 3.4 percent, health officials said.
More than 106,000 vaccine doses were administered across the state Tuesday.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Illinois has recorded 1,328,454 cases and 21,891 deaths tied to COVID-19.
As of Tuesday night, 2,154 Illinoisans were hospitalized with COVID-19, with 502 needing intensive care and 238 on ventilators.