Illinois is averaging 136 new COVID-19 hospital admissions per day over the past week, the lowest number in two weeks

As of Friday, DeKalb County is back at “high” risk for community transmission of COVID-19, according to the state health department. Indoor mask use is recommended for all regardless of vaccination status.

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday there are 58 counties in the state at “high” risk for COVID-19, an increase of eight from the previous week, and an increase of 30 from two weeks ago.