Cook County unveils COVID-19 dashboard, map

Cook County officials on Thursday unveiled the Medical Examiner COVID-19 Dashboard and interactive Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) Map.

The dashboard provides access to information about coronavirus deaths in the county for public health agencies, medical professionals, first responders, journalists, policymakers and residents. The map is an interactive way to share information with first responders, public health officials and the public about which communities will likely need the most support during a catastrophic event.

The dashboard shows users which areas of the county are hardest hit by the pandemic. The data is updated daily at 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Data gathered by the medical examiner's office shows African Americans account for half of all COVID-19 deaths in Cook County. In Chicago, African Americans make up more than 60% of all COVID-19 deaths.

The dashboard allows users to access a range of demographic information for Cook County residents who've died as a result of COVID-19, including race and ethnicity. Visitors to the dashboard can pinpoint neighborhoods that may be experiencing surge, seeing the number and dates of death in those areas.

Go to https://maps.cookcountyil.gov/medexamcovid19/ to learn more.