Medical experts, including the World Health Organization, warned against any overreaction before the new "omicron" covid variant that originated in southern Africa was better understood

South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province

A daily update of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Kane County

This interactive map shows how vaccinated the state of Illinois is by ZIP code, updated this week

Although breakthrough hospitalizations increased week-over-week, the gap between hospitalizations for those who aren't fully vaccinated – which make up the vast majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state – and breakthrough hospitalizations grew

A daily update of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Kane County

For Monday, the state administered 60,514 shots. Illinois also has administered a total of 178,392 doses to 5-11 year olds, an increase of 6,161 doses from Monday’s update.

A daily update of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Kane County

Illinois has administered a total of 172,231 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to 5-11 year olds