NEWS & EVENTS

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of recommendations on activities that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume. The new guidance—which is based on the latest science — includes recommendations...

WILL COUNTY - The impact of the pandemic on social determinants of health, such as employment, income levels, and housing and food security has led to a growing concern regarding the long-term impact on mental health. These factors are also leading to new barriers for...

“I was not someone who was super concerned about getting very sick with Covid. I assumed it would feel like the flu for a few days and then I would recover. After all, I was someone who exercised and ate healthy every day, with no underlying health issues, and was...

For the past several weeks the Will County Health Department (WCHD) has been asking the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for more information about COVID-19 vaccine supplies that are on their way. Ever since the first vaccine delivery in December, arrivals...

Continued mask wearing and vaccination are essential SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease...

Phase 1B Eligibility Will Expand to Individuals With Comorbidities and Underlying Conditions; Will Prioritize Those with Disabilities QUINCY — In light of a steadily increasing federal vaccine supply, Illinois is making plans to expand Phase 1B eligibility on February...

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Region 7, Kankakee and Will counties, is moving to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan effective today. Additional information about which tier and phase regions are in can be found at the...

WILL COUNTY –Will County has developed a vaccination program which utilizes a collaborative partnership between the county Health Department and over 40 different providers including local hospitals, EMS providers, pharmacies and other healthcare providers. “The...

• Illinois has partnerships with Walgreens, CVS, and Jewel-Osco and by February 1, we expect to add 8 additional pharmacy partners to that list. • Soon, people will be able to visit coronavirus.illinois.gov to find a vaccination site near them and links to make...

IDPH urges people to continue: Wearing masks, Avoiding large gatherings, and Getting vaccinated when eligible NOTE: This decision allows Will County restaurants to serve 25 people or 25 percent of capacity per room, whichever is a smaller amount of people.  In...

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom. Health officials...

The Will County Health Department (WCHD) and Senior Services of Will County have formed a partnership intended to assist senior residents of Will County with the COVID Vaccination Survey on WCHD’s website. Due to the fact that some senior residents have had some...

The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is asking for patience from the senior community and their families during the still very young “Vaccine Stage” of the “Covid-19 Pandemic Response.” Shortly before Christmas, WCHD placed a survey on its website, allowing all...

IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) has released its latest version of the statewide plan for COVID-19 vaccination. IL COVID-19 Vaccination Plan V4.1 1.10.21 Click here for details on Phases of Mass Vaccination Plan  

Are you spending more time at home? The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has sent many of us to our homes for work, education and leisure. During the height of the shutdown, 42% of the US work force was working from home. An additional 33% were unemployed. Schools...

COVID-19 testing is now available at Bridge Diagnostics, located at 525 E. North St in Bradley in Kankakee County.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and on Saturday from 8 AM to 12 Noon.  There is no cost to those who are tested, but...

My Real-Life Nightmare With COVID -Rachel’s Story My experience with COVID has been unlike any of my worst nightmares, because unlike a bad dream there was no waking up from this. It all started at the end of the summer (around mid-August/September) when I noticed...

As we move into the vaccine era of the Coronavirus pandemic, it is very important to remember that full attention to testing as much as possible will remain important all the way to the finish line. One way to make this happen would be more organizations participating...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much hardship for food establishment owners and operators.  A revision to the WCHD’s (Will County Health Department) Food Ordinance, designed to offer assistance, has now been passed by both the Will County Board of Health and Will...

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) team working in the WCHD’s (Will County Health Department) Family Health Services Division has needed to continue their mission of educating soon-to-be moms, along with young mothers caring for...