We continue to stay on top of vaccine distribution news for Cook and Will County. To see the latest updates on vaccine timelines, check out our COVID Vaccine Info & Links page.
Latest update:
Cook County, as of March 22, will include people under 65 who have any of the following conditions: cancer, chronic kidney disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes, heart conditions, immunosuppressed states from a solid organ transplant, smoking, obesity, pregnancy, pulmonary disease, and sickle cell disease. You may see this referred to as 1B+.
Beginning Friday, March 19th, Cook County residents or workers who qualify under 1B+ can make appointments, if any are available.
Will County has not released any updates on its vaccine timeline.