Officials Say Lincoln Park Coronavirus Cases Are Once Again Spiking as Young People Are Traveling And Socializing
Lincoln Park is experiencing another increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with the rise continuing to be driven by young adults. It is the second time during recent months that younger people - individuals 18-39 years - have been pointed out by health officials as being the main driver of surges in coronavirus cases in this North Side neighborhood. City leaders stated over the summer that Lincoln Park was experiencing a surge in coronavirus due to young adults not wearing masks, packing in bars, and socializing. It appears that the area made some progress following that with a drop in new cases. However, according to alderperson Michele Smith (43rd), the neighborhood is going backwards once again. Last week the zip code 60614, encompassing Lincoln Park, experienced 101 confirmed coronavirus cases, which was a 34 percent increase over the previous week, according to data from the city health department. Around 8.15 percent of individuals who were tested in this zip code last...