Chicago COVID-19 cases remain low while rates surge in Europe, Asia

Are local mask and vaccination mandates gone for good?

By Christian Elliott
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Dr. Allison Arwady, the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner speaks to the public, as numbers of positive COVID-19 cases increase, at City Hall on January 4, 2022. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
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Dr. Allison Arwady, the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner speaks to the public, as numbers of positive COVID-19 cases increase, at City Hall on January 4, 2022. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Chicago COVID-19 cases remain low while rates surge in Europe, Asia

Are local mask and vaccination mandates gone for good?

By Christian Elliott
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The coronavirus is surging in Europe and Asia. In China, COVID cases are higher right now than at any point since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, Chicago has gotten rid of its mask and proof-of-vaccination mandates.

Reset checks in with Dr. Allison Arwady to learn what global trends might mean for Chicago.

GUEST: Dr. Allison Arwady, Chicago Public Health commissioner