One Illinois county has risen to a “high” COVID alert level this week, sparking new masking guidelines and marking a shift after the state had no counties at such a level last week.
More than a dozen other counties in Illinois were listed at a"medium" level, meaning those at high risk of illness are urged to wear masks in public indoor spacesOne Illinois county has risen to a"high" COVID alert level this week, sparking new masking guidelines and marking a shift after the state had no counties at such a level last week.
More than a dozen other counties in Illinois were listed at a"medium" level, meaning those at high risk of illness are urged to wear masks in public indoor spaces.
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