CDC changes COVID-19 quarantine, isolation guidance amid rising numbers

In the midst of an alarming surge in cases of COVID-19, propelled by the omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drastically changed its quarantine and isolation guidance.

Illinois ramps up fight against COVID-19 surge
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The new moves come as Illinois sees the highest surge of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

CDC changes quarantine, isolation guidance amid COVID surge
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In the midst of an alarming surge in cases of COVID-19, propelled by the omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drastically changed its quarantine and isolation guidance.

DuPage County reports first Omicron COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus cases are at very high levels right now across the state, with both Omicron and still Delta dominating.

US COVID-19 cases up 83% in last 2 weeks
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Chicago's Dr. Shikha Jain breaks down the latest on COVID-19 as numbers surge.

Pritzker announces new resources to fight COVID-19

The new moves come as Illinois sees the highest surge of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all

U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.

Kwanzaa celebration canceled at Malcolm X College due to surging COVID cases

A Kwanzaa celebration at Malcolm X College scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases, a spokeswoman for the City Colleges of Chicago said.

COVID-19 spread impacts holiday flights
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Thousands of international and domestic flights have been canceled since Friday because of the Omicron variant.