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COVID-19 Cases Rising in Chicago, Suburbs at Warning Level

Dr. Allison Arwady on rising Chicago cases, suburban Cook County at warning level and more

Aired 08/31/2020 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

COVID-19 Cases Rising in Chicago, Suburbs at Warning Level

Clip: 8/31/2020 | 8m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Dr. Allison Arwady on rising Chicago cases, suburban Cook County at warning level and more

As the summer nears its end, Chicago, like cities across the country, is seeing COVID-19 cases rise. Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Public Health reports suburban Cook County has reached a warning level for the virus. Chicago Department of Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady talks about local virus cases and the federal government’s approach to the pandemic.

Aired 08/31/2020 | Rating NR

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