Illinois reported 3,785 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths Friday.
COVID-19 transmission has been raised to a "medium" risk level in Cook County as well as many of its surrounding counties, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Will and Grundy counties remain in the "low" risk level.There have been at least 3,953,928 total COVID cases in the state since the start of the pandemic and at least 35,714 related deaths.As of Thursday night, 1,814 patients in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19.
Booster rates remain very low, and health officials are urging people to get the shot before the holidays, as cases are on the rise.
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