AGENCIES SERVICES All Illinoisans age 5 and up are eligible for the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine. Close button Getting vaccinated protects you – and kids who aren’t vaccinated yet In recent months, children have made up a greater share of COVID-related hospitalizations as most haven’t been eligible to get the vaccine until recently. After clinical trials with children were completed, kids as young as 5 years old can now get the life-saving vaccine. 17,031,036 Doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois, representing 71.8% of Illinoisans receiving two vaccine doses or the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine. See Why Illinoisans Are Getting Vaccinated How do I get my vaccine? The CDC’s new vaccine finder tool shows you the closest location to get your shot, and you can filter by manufacturer, which makes it easy to protect kids who are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. VACCINES.GOV Why should I get vaccinated? The growing availability of vaccines means we can help protect ourselves, slow the spread of the virus and save as many lives as possible. Here’s why you should consider getting vaccinated: Prevention The most important benefit of vaccination is to help prevent you from getting sick with COVID-19. Learn More Protection Vaccines go through rigorous testing to prove their protection, and all three authorized vaccines are highly effective at preventing death and hospitalizations from COVID-19 Learn More End the pandemic Vaccines are how we end this pandemic. Once enough of us have been vaccinated and build immunity, we can get back to our pre-COVID routine. Learn More Tracking COVID-19 in Illinois 1,784,900 Total Cases 26,313 Deaths 38,528,321 Total Tested 17,031,036 Vaccine Doses Administered *Numbers updated every Monday through Friday by 5pm. Last updated 11/24/2021 12:00 P.M. **Total tests performed and reported electronically for testing of COVID-19 at IDPH, commercial or hospital laboratories. Deaths are included in the number of positive cases. All numbers displayed are provisional and subject to change. Information regarding the number of people under investigation updated on 11/24/2021. Information to be updated daily. Protecting lives and livelihoods Protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of Illinoisans is Governer Pritzker's top priority. The administration continues to work closely with local health departments. country officials and federal partners to put systems in place and respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Vax Verify Portal Illinois residents 18 years and older can now check their COVID-19 vaccination record online through the Vax Verify immunization portal. Immunization records are kept confidential and only the individual can access their vaccination history LEARN MORE COVID-19 Illinois Cases Use this interactive map to source information about COVID-19 cases in Illinois. This map is optimized for modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) Some features may not work in older browsers such as Internet Explorer. VIEW MAP DETAILS Vaccination Plan The COVID-19 vaccine is an effective tool to safely reach the other side of this pandemic. We’ve now begun efficient, effective and equitable distribution of the vaccine to suppress the spread of the virus, save as many lives as possible, and rebuild our economy. LEARN MORE COVID-19 Testing Getting tested for COVID-19 and quarantining if you’re positive is a proven method of slowing the spread. If you think you’ve been exposed or are experiencing symptoms, find a testing site near you. LEARN MORE Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamations Governor JB Pritzker has issued a number of disaster proclamations in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people of Illinois. The proclamations assist state agencies in coordinating state and federal resources, including the Strategic National Stockpile of medicines and protective equipment, to support local governments in preparation for any action that may be necessary related to the impact of COVID-19 across the state. Latest Updates 11-12-2021 Read Proclamation 10-15-2021 Read Proclamation Arabic Polish Chinese Spanish Hindi Tagalog VIEW ALL DISASTER PROCLAMATIONS RELATING TO COVID-19 Executive Orders In addition to the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation, Governor Pritzker has issued a number of Executive Orders to address the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic Executive Order 2021-31 SUSPENDS REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS - Suspends certain requirements for restoration of an inactive or expired license of five years or less for professional counselors, social workers, and clinical psychologists. Executive Order 2021-31(HTML) English Arabic Polish Tagalog Chinese Spanish Hindi Executive Order 2021-30 REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through December 11, 2021. Executive Order 2021-30(HTML) English Executive Order 2021-28 DAYCARE CENTER STAFF VACCINE MANDATE - Daycare center staff statewide are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if they have not done so already. Employees in these settings who are unable or unwilling to receive the vaccine will be required to get tested for COVID-19 at least once per week. Increased testing frequency may be required in certain situations. Executive Order 2021-28(HTML) English Arabic Polish Tagalog Chinese Spanish Hindi VIEW ALL EXECUTIVE ORDERS Footer Back to top STAY INFORMED Emergencies and Disasters Flag Honors Road Conditions Traveler Information Get Email Updates HELPFUL LINKS Kids Privacy Contact Us FOIA Contacts State Press Contacts Tech ReadyIllinois Web Accessibility Missing & Exploited Children Amber Alerts Illinois Privacy Info Governor JB Pritzker © 2021 State of Illinois