As delta variant spreads in Chicago suburbs, mass vaccination sites to close in favor of ‘hyperlocal strategy’ to target areas where inoculations lag

To boost vaccinations, particularly in the south suburbs, vaccine clinics will spring up at back-to-school events, festivals, in the forest preserves and at other locations, said Dr. Kiran Joshi, senior medical officer and co-lead for the Cook County Department of Public Health. He added there will be more partnerships with community organizations and “trusted messengers” as well as mobile clinics.