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COVID-19 Dashboard Being Retired
Due to changes in COVID-19 reporting requirements for healthcare providers and laboratories in the State of Illinois, the Evanston COVID-19 Dashboard will no longer be updated as of April 28, 2024. The COVID-19 Dashboard (view on mobile) will remain available for historical purposes only.
You can visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website to view respiratory virus surveillance reports.
Subscribe to the City's coronavirus (COVID-19) e-Newsletter for the latest Evanston updates. Past communications from the City and other agencies regarding COVID-19 include:
April 20
April 13
March 16
March 9
March 2
February 23
February 16
February 9
February 2
January 26
January 19
January 12
January 5
December 29
December 22
December 15
December 8
December 1
November 23
November 17
November 10
November 3
October 27
October 20
October 13
October 6
September 29
September 22
September 15
September 8
September 1
August 18
August 11
August 4
July 28
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June 30
June 23
June 16
June 9
June 2
May 26
May 19
May 12
May 5
April 28
April 21
April 14
April 7
March 31
March 24
March 17
March 10
March 3
February 24
February 23
February 17
February 10
February 3
January 27
January 20
January 13
January 6
December 30
- e-News: COVID-19 Situation Update
- Evanston Health & Human Services Department Issues New Mitigation Orders Amid COVID-19 Surge
December 23
December 20
December 16
December 9
December 2
November 24
November 19
November 18
November 11
November 4
October 28
October 25
October 21
October 18
October 14
October 7
September30
September 28
September 23
September 16
September 9
September 2
August 26
August 24
August 19
August 12
August 5
July 29
July 22
July 15
July 8
July 1
June 24
June 17
June 10
June 3
May 27
May 20
May 19
May 17
May 13
May 6
April 29
April 28
April 22
April 15
April 13
April 8
April 1
March 31
March 25
March 18
March 11
March 8
March 4
February 25
February 18
February 11
February 4
January 28
January 24
January 22
January 21
January 15
January 14
January 12
January 7
- e-News: COVID-19 Situation Update
- City encourages Evanston residents, workers to complete Vaccination Interest Form
December 30
December 23
December 22
December 17
December 16
- City of Evanston Announces Vaccine Distribution Plan
- Coronavirus Q&A: Mental Health During the Dark Days of Winter
December 10
December 9
December 3
- e-News: COVID-19 Situation Update
- COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Participant to Join City for Next "Coronavirus Q&A," December 9
November 25
November 20
November 19
November 18
November 16
November 13
November 12
- e-News: COVID-19 Situation Update
- City Urges Residents to Limit Thanksgiving Gatherings as COVID-19 Infections Surge
- City Implements Parking Changes to Encourage Residents to 'Shop Local' this Holiday Season
November 5
October 29
October 27
October 26
- e-News Extra: COVID-19 Update
- Resurgence Mitigation Measures Announced for Suburban Cook County, Evanston
October 23
October 22
October 15
- e-News: COVID-19 Situation Update
- Join Local Healthcare Professionals for 'Coronavirus Q&A,' October 22
October 8
October 7
October 2
October 1
September 25
September 24
September 17
September 10
September 3
August 28
August 27
August 20
August 18
August 13
August 10
August 6
July 30
July 25
July 23
July 16
July 15
July 9
July 2
June 30
June 29
June 26
June 25
June 24
June 23
June 19
June 18
June 16
June 11
June 8
June 4
June 3
May 28
- e-News: Evanston moves to Phase 3, food program and parking updates, and more
- Evanston Moves to Phase 3 of State Recovery Plan
- City Works to Expand Safe Outdoor Dining Options for Evanston Restaurants
- City continues food programs throughout summer with schedule modifications
- Parking Enforcement Operations to Resume June 1
May 22
- Message from the Mayor: Dr. Fauci's Message to Evanston
- City Provides Update on Outdoor Recreation, Programming
May 21
May 15
May 12
May 8
May 7
- City Launches "Evanston Back to Business" Face Covering Campaign
- City Passes Resolution Establishing Fee Limits for Third-Party Food Delivery Services
May 5
May 1
April 30
April 29
April 28
April 27
- Mayor Hagerty provides update on COVID-19 cases in Evanston (view slideshow presentation)
- New Guidelines for Businesses
April 24
April 23
- Cloth face covering options
- City, Erie Health to Host 'Coronavirus Q&As' to Provide Community with Latest COVID-19 Information
- e-News: Face Covering Order, Coronavirus Q&As, and more
April 20
April 16
April 14
April 13
April 10
- City of Evanston, Northwestern Establish Emergency Food Pantry to Assist Evanston Residents In Need
- Coronavirus Q&A: Mayor Hagerty, State Senator Laura Fine, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
April 9
April 7
April 3
- Message from the Mayor: COVID-19: Can Evanston Meet the Peak?
- Coronavirus Q&A: AMITA Health and City of Evanston
- Paycheck Protection Program Loans, SBA Webinar Follow-up, and More
April 2
April 1
March 31
March 30
- e-News Extra: Myths and scams, ways to help, and more
- City Launches 'COVID-19 Response' Volunteer Portal
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Information Session April 1
March 26
- FEMA Whole-of-Government Response Update
- Special City Council Meeting - Coronavirus Update (View presentation)
- e-News: Playground closures, Q&A and more
- "Evanston Responds: Emergency Management" video
- City Suspends Building Permit, Inspection Services through April 7
- Small Business Loan and Grant Assistance Programs Available
March 25
- Coronavirus Q&A: NorthShore Univeristy HealthSystem and City of Evanston
- Essential Businesses and Services Remain Open
March 24
March 23
March 21
March 20
March 19
March 18
- City Eliminates Nonpayment Penalties, Halts Water Service Shut-offs
- "Evanston Responds: Drinking Water" video
March 17
March 15
March 13
- City Announces Service Changes.
- Facebook Live Q&A: Mayor Hagerty and HHS Director Ike Ogbo
- City, Schools Partner to Provide Youth Meals
March 12
- State of IL and City of Chicago Issue New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread
- Message from the Mayor: Flattening the Coronavirus Curve
- Evanston Public Library programming changes
- Senior Class, Program and Activity Cancellations
March 11
February
The Mayor's COVID-19 Task Force includes key members of the education, government, business, faith, nonprofit, health, and senior communities.
Organizations represented include AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Representative Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Laura Fine, State Representative Robyn Gabel, State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, Evanston senior living communities, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Evanston Community Foundation, Interfaith clergy and leaders, Evanston Own It, Northwestern University, Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202, and more.
- October 15 meeting notes
- September 17 meeting notes
- August 20 meeting notes
- June 25 meeting notes
- June 11 meeting notes
- May 14 meeting notes
- April 30 meeting notes
- April 16 meeting notes
- March 26 meeting notes
- March 19 meeting notes
- March 12 meeting notes
- March 5 meeting notes
- February 26 meeting notes
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- November 13 meeting notes
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- March 24 meeting notes
- March 20 meeting notes
- March 17 meeting notes
Along with the rest of Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County and Skokie, Evanston’s Health & Human Services Department lifted its indoor masking (.pdf) and vaccination (.pdf) mandates on February 28, 2022.
What does this mean? The City of Evanston no longer requires masks to be worn in indoor public spaces, such as stores, recreation facilities, community centers, libraries, entertainment venues, restaurants, and other spaces. In addition, businesses and venues are no longer required to verify patrons’ proof of vaccination (though they may choose to continue to implement their own mask and/or vaccine requirements for patrons).
Where will masks still be required? Masks continue to be required where mandated by the state or federal government to protect vulnerable populations.
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms can include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. These droplets and particles can be breathed in by other people or land on their eyes, noses, or mouth. In some circumstances, they may contaminate surfaces they touch. People who are closer than 6 feet from the infected person are most likely to get infected.
COVID-19 is spread in three main ways:
- Breathing in air when close to an infected person who is exhaling small droplets and particles that contain the virus.
- Having these small droplets and particles that contain virus land on the eyes, nose, or mouth, especially through splashes and sprays like a cough or sneeze.
- Touching eyes, nose, or mouth with hands that have the virus on them.
View the CDC website for more information.
The CDC recommends these preventive actions to take to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases:
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Find a vaccine.
- Know when to wear a well-fitted mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
- Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
- Test to prevent spread to others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
- Stay home when you are sick
Testing Offered by Health Care Providers
Please call or visit the websites below for testing guidelines and requirements.
Erie Health Center
1285 Hartrey Ave., Evanston
eriefamilyhealth.org/coronavirus
847-666-3494
Amita Health, St. Francis
355 Ridge Ave., Evanston
amitahealth.org/covid-19
847-316-4000
Northshore Immediate Care - Old Orchard
9977 Woods Dr., Skokie
northshore.org/immediatecare
224-364-2273
Evanston testing locations
Walgreens, 635 Chicago Ave. and 900 Dodge Ave.
CVS, 101 Asbury Ave. and 3333 Central St.
Chicago Covid Control, 2515 Gross Point Rd.
Free COVID Testing Site, 1962 Dempster St.
NorthShore Evanston Hospital Immediate Care, 2650 Ridge Ave.
TBF Diagnostic, 2916 Central St.
Essential COVID Care LLC, 809 Chicago Ave.
More testing locations
View a list of State COVID-19 testing locations.
Home Tests
Getting an at-home test
At-home tests are available for free from the federal government, as well as for purchase at many local retailers.
Reporting at-home test results
At this time, the City, County and State do not have a mechanism for reporting, verifying or tracking at-home test results. Community members who test positive or are exposed to COVID-19 should follow CDC protocols for quarantine and isolation.
For questions regarding these protocols, please email the Evanston Health and Human Services Department at health@cityofevanston.org or call 847-448-4311. Additional updates will be shared with the community following any changes to this process.
Since the start of the pandemic, the Evanston Health & Human Services Department has conducted contact tracing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Starting January 13, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will shift contact tracing from local health departments to the state, centralizing efforts through its Surge Contact Tracing Call Center.
How you’ll be contacted: Starting Thurs., Jan. 13, 2022, Evanston residents who test positive will receive a text message from the IDPH Surge Contact Tracing Call Center. The message will state: "IDPH COVID: There is important info for you. Call 312-777-1999 or click: https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/confirmed-or-possible-covid-19.html"
Protecting your privacy: Information you share with public health workers is confidential and will be kept private. Public health staff will never ask for money, debit/credit/bank account information, social security numbers, or immigration status.
How the City’s role will shift: The City’s Health & Human Services Department will continue to manage contact tracing for congregate living facilities, including long-term care centers, shelters, and senior living facilities. In addition, staff will be able to prioritize efforts on identifying and managing outbreaks in Evanston and providing disease control measures to schools and daycare facilities.
Need assistance? Evanston Health & Human Services continues to support our residents. If you need additional support or clarification after reaching out to the IDPH Surge Contact Tracing Call Center, please email PreventCOVID@cityofevanston.
The IDPH has adopted the CDC’s recommendation to reduce the number of days for isolation and quarantine for the general public, reducing isolation from 10 days to 5 days for individuals who test positive but do not have any symptoms.
Close contacts: Those who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations (meaning they have received their initial vaccine series and a booster shot, if eligible) do not need to quarantine if they can mask for the full 10 days after exposure. For those not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, the quarantine period is 5 days after the exposure to a positive case with an additional 5 days of masking.
While this guidance generally applies to K-12 schools, healthcare, congregate care and childcare centers should continue to follow guidance specific to their groups.
If you have a fever or cough, you might have COVID-19. Visit the CDC website for more information.
Please direct COVID-19 questions to the Illinois Department of Public Health by calling 1-800-889-3931 or emailing dph.sick@illinois.gov.
The CDC provides recommendations when deciding to postpone or cancel travel. These are called travel notices and are based on assessment of the potential health risks involved with traveling to a certain area. A list of travel notices is available at the CDC website.
At this time, Evanston residents are not required to quarantine upon returning home from hot-spot states (i.e. states that have a new case rate equal to or greater than 15 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents per day over a seven-day rolling average).
The City recommends that all individuals follow public health guidelines regardless of what state they are located in. Residents should also monitor their symptoms and stay home if they become sick.