Updated Nov 18, 2021 - COVID
November COVID-19 hot spots around Chicago
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After dipping to about 1% citywide, COVID-19 positivity rates recently shot back up in certain neighborhoods.
Why it matters: Four ZIP codes with high positivity rates also show relatively low vaccination rates, making those COVID cases even more dangerous.
By the numbers: Neighborhoods with the highest positivity rates:
- Beverly/Mount Greenwood (60655): 5.5%
- Auburn Gresham/Englewood (60621): 4.9%
- Ukrainian Village (60622): 4.4%
- ZIP codes in West Town, Hegewisch, Edison Park and South Lawndale also have positivity rates between 4.2 and 4.3%
Dangerous duo: ZIP codes with high positivity and full vaccination rates below 70%:
- 60655: Beverly/Mount Greenwood
- 60621: Auburn Gresham/Englewood
- 60633: Hegewisch/South Deering
- 60638: South Lawndale
The good news: Health officials in Cook County and Chicago have unofficially opened booster vaccination eligibility to anyone over 18 who received their last shot at least 6 months ago.
- Federal authorities are expected to officially expand eligibility nationwide this week.