COVID-19 for Early Childhood
For the Most Up-to-Date COVID-19 Information & General Guidelines
- The United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date information about prevention, symptoms, testing, and the current situation. Follow CDC recommendations. The site is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean.
- The CDC's COVID Data Tracker provides an integrated, county view of key data for monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
- The CDC's Vaccines.gov website has a search feature for COVID-19 and Flu vaccines near you.
- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 webpage is updated regularly with information in English and Spanish to keep Illinois residents informed.
- Click here to find COVID-19 vaccination sites across Illinois.
- Click here for a map and list of COVID-19 testing sites in Illinois.
- The State of Illinois Coronavirus Response site centralizes updates from state government and features key information on prevention, testing, and vaccines, as well as FAQs, Restore Illinois resources, and All in Illinois materials.
- The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 Response Center houses the most up-to-date materials and resources for Chicago families.
- The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Coronavirus webpage features updates and resources for families, including In-Person and Remote Learning Guides.
- The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Coronavirus webpage, in partnership with IDPH, provides the most current resources and guidance to support Illinois education communities regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-related questions for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) can be emailed to: COVID19@isbe.net
- The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) COVID-19 webpage features the latest communications to day care providers, private agency staff, and families.
- Questions about Early Intervention can be emailed to: DHS.EIQuestions@illinois.gov.
- Find child care and early learning programs near you on the Illinois Cares for Kids website.
COVID-19 Updates & Resources from State Agencies & the Governor's Office
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Executive Order 2022-23
Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through January 6, 2023.
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Executive Order 2022-22
Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through December 9, 2022.
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Executive Order 2022-21
Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through November 14, 2022.
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Executive Order Number 20
Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through October 15, 2022.
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Executive Order 2022-18
Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Executive Order 2022-17
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Executive Order 2022-16
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Executive Order Number 15
Reissues and amends previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through July 24, 2022.
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Executive Order 2022-14
Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Executive Order 2022-13
Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Executive Order 2022-12
Reissues and amends previous executive orders through May 28, 2022.
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Executive Order 2022-11
Amends Executive Order 2022-06 and establishes that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, shall continue to be required to wear a face covering (1) where federally required; (2) in congregate facilities such as correctional facilities and homeless shelters; and (3) in healthcare settings.
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Executive Order 2022-10
REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through April 30, 2022.
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Executive Order 2022-07
Re-issues the following previously issued executive orders: 2020-04, 2020-09, 2020-11, 2020-12, 2020-15, 2020-20, 2020-21, 2020-23, 2020-24, 2020-26, 2020-27, 2020-30, 2020-36, 2020-45, 2020-50, 2020-68, 2021-03, 2021-12, 2021-18, 2021-22, 2021-28, 2021-31, and 2022-06.
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Executive Order 2022-06
MASK REQUIREMENT UPDATES: Requires masks for all residents, staff and visitors at long-term care facilities, congregate facilities, and in healthcare settings, regardless of vaccination status as well as on public transportation.
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Executive Order 2022-05
REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending the provisions through March 5, 2022.
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Executive Order 2022-04
REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending the provisions through February 5, 2022.
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Executive Order 2022-03
SCHOOL SAFETY – Schools must take specific measures to ensure the safety of students and schools, including investigating the occurrence of cases, close contacts, and symptomatic individuals. All schools shall make remote instruction available. This Executive Order supersedes EO 2021-24 and EO 2021-25.
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Executive Order 2022-01
REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through February 5, 2022.