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Thanks to your collective efforts, Evanston and Illinois have reached Phase 4, Revitalization, of the State’s Restore Illinois recovery plan. Learn more about Phase 4.
Below, you’ll find the latest COVID-19 data from the City’s Health and Human Services Department. Visit the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile) for additional information and metrics.
Confirmed daily cases
The average number of confirmed daily COVID-19 cases has remained steady, with approximately two new cases per day over the last seven days. Evanston has had 779 confirmed COVID-19 cases to date, with 29 cases currently active. To date, 68 Evanston residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19, an increase of two over the last week.
 Click to enlarge. (LTCF indicates long-term care facility.)
Hospital admissions
The number of COVID-19 hospital admissions has continued to steadily decrease, reaching the lowest level since the City began tracking this metric. Area hospitals report that ICU beds are at 52 percent capacity.
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Testing
The City’s seven-day moving average daily test positivity rate (the percentage of those tested who tested positive for COVID-19 over a seven-day period) increased slightly to 2.56 percent, but remains below the statewide seven-day average of 3 percent. More than 8,500 Evanston residents have been tested so far, including 75 at this week’s first community testing event.
 Community testing event at James Park, June 22.
The City’s Health and Human Services Department, in partnership with AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital, will offer another COVID-19 health screening and testing event to Evanston residents who may not otherwise have access to testing or online virtual health visits. Community testing will be offered at the James Park Field House parking lot, located on Mulford Street west of Dodge Avenue and the Levy Senior Center, on Monday, June 29, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., while supplies last. Walk-up and drive-up testing is available.
Additional graphs and data
 Coronavirus Q&A, June 30
Tune in on Tues., June 30 at noon as Mayor Hagerty and City staff discuss Phase 4 public health guidelines and the City's safe reopening plans. View the Q&A on Channel 16 or on the City's Facebook page. Submit questions in advance or during the event.
 Phase 4 Public Health Reminders
It's critical that we all continue to take preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including:
- Stay home when sick
- Practice strict physical distancing when in public
- Wear a cloth face covering when a six-foot distance from others is difficult to maintain
- Wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily
- Cover coughs and sneezes
Together, we can continue on a path towards a safe recovery.
Safe Reopening
The City is working within the guidelines of the State’s Restore Illinois plan to get back to a new normal of work and recreation, while prioritizing the health and safety of residents and staff. Visit the City’s Safe Reopening web page for the status and reopening schedule for City facilities, amenities and programs.
Please note that the City is awaiting further guidelines from IDPH regarding the use of playgrounds. We will provide an update as soon as available.
 reCOVERevanston
Don’t forget to wear a face covering and keep a healthy six-foot distance from others when visiting your favorite Evanston businesses! Visit the City's reCOVERevanston web page for more.
 Contact tracing
The City's Health and Human Services Department conducts contact tracing to track and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by reaching out to individuals who may have contracted or been exposed to the virus, and providing education and instructions for quarantining and monitoring symptoms. Staff will call and leave a voicemail, and may follow up with a letter or email if a phone response is not received.
Avoid scams
Contact tracers will never request financial account information or social security numbers, ask for immigration status, or threaten consequences if you do not participate. If you receive a call or voicemail from an unknown number and want to verify that it was the Health and Human Services Department, email health@cityofevanston.org or call/text 847-448-4311.
Thanks for reading. Have a safe weekend.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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