CHICAGO (CBS) — The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continue to increase with almost 3,000 new coronavirus cases reported.

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) there were 2,931 new and probable COVID-19 in the state, including 13 additional deaths.

On Monday, IDPH reported 2,102 new COVID cases were confirmed with an additional 11 new deaths.

Earlier Tuesday, the city of Chicago updated its travel order. North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, and Washington D.C. have moved from the yellow to orange tier. Idaho, Montana, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina have moved from the orange to the yellow tier.

IDPH said the state will get an extra $124 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to further expand its COVID-19 vaccination program. It includes more than $90 million for the state and $33 million for the city of Chicago.

Around 75% of the money will be focused on “underserved communities and those disproportionately affected by COVID-19 to help ensure individuals are equitably vaccinated.”

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