Resources for COVID-19 Tests and Vaccination Signups
Updated on April 1. Need a COVID-19 test? The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) posts information about testing sites across Illinois, including in Evanston. See here for a comprehensive list of test locations. Some current test sites in Evanston include: Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center, AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital, Northshore Immediate Care, Old Orchard, and CVS locations on Asbury Avenue and on…
COVID-19 update as of June 23: Evanston and Cook County each rated ‘medium’ risk
The total number of new cases of COVID-19 in Evanston was 215 for the week ending June 22, 6% higher than the week ending June 16. The number of new…
COVID-19 update as of June 16: Cook County remains at ‘high’ risk, Evanston at ‘medium’ risk
The total number of new cases of COVID-19 in Evanston was 202 for the week ending June 15, 12% lower than the week ending June 9. The number of new…
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