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IDPH Adopts New CDC Guidelines that Streamline Recommendations for COVID-19, Flu and RSV https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29680IDPH Adopts New CDC Guidelines that Streamline Recommendations for COVID-19, Flu and RSV 3/1/2024 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that it is adopting updated guidance from the CDC that streamline and simplify recommendations for dealing with the range of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV. The new guidance focuses on protecting those most at risk of serious illness.
IDPH Reports that COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses are Mounting Across the Statehttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29400IDPH Reports that COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses are Mounting Across the State12/8/2023 6:00:00 AM Forty-Four Illinois Counties now at Elevated Level for COVID-19; Public Health Department is Launching a New Respiratory Virus Dashboard to Keep Illinoisans Informed
IDHS Ramps Up Infection Control Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks at Developmental Centershttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=29401IDHS Ramps Up Infection Control Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks at Developmental Centers12/8/2023 6:00:00 AMThe Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODCs) are amplifying COVID-19 testing and infection-prevention policies as a response to increased cases among residents and staff.
THE VETERANS' HOME AT MANTENO EXPERIENCES INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASEShttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27266THE VETERANS' HOME AT MANTENO EXPERIENCES INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES11/9/2023 6:00:00 AMManteno, IL –The Illinois Veterans' Home at Manteno is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff.
IDPH Director Visits Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Take Part in COVID-19 Vaccination Eventhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27255IDPH Director Visits Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to Take Part in COVID-19 Vaccination Event11/8/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dr. Sameer Vohra visited the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (C-UPHD) today and rolled up his sleeve to receive the new COVID-19 shot and a flu shot.
'Tis the Sneezin' to Get Protected: IDPH Launches Campaign to Fight Triple Threat of COVID-19, Flu, RSV https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27213'Tis the Sneezin' to Get Protected: IDPH Launches Campaign to Fight Triple Threat of COVID-19, Flu, RSV 10/27/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new awareness campaign called ’Tis The Sneezin’ to remind residents to vaccinate against the fall and winter triple threat: the flu, COVID and RSV.
IDPH Endorses CDC Recommendation for COVID-19 Shots that Target Current Strains https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=27015IDPH Endorses CDC Recommendation for COVID-19 Shots that Target Current Strains 9/13/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today endorsed the recommendation by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the newly FDA-approved COVID-19 shots for everyone over the age of 6 months.
IDPH Reports Rising COVID-19 Activity https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26949IDPH Reports Rising COVID-19 Activity 8/25/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the CDC is reporting all 102 Illinois counties remained at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions as of the middle of August, though wastewater surveillance is detecting rising Covid-19 activity.
All Illinois Counties Remain at Low Level for COVID-19 Hospital Admissions, RSV Activity https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26722All Illinois Counties Remain at Low Level for COVID-19 Hospital Admissions, RSV Activity 7/14/2023 5:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that all 102 counties in the state remain at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions, according to the new rating system introduced after the declared state and national public health emergencies expired in May.
IDPH Reports All Illinois Counties are at Low Level for COVID-19 Under New Surveillance System https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26569IDPH Reports All Illinois Counties are at Low Level for COVID-19 Under New Surveillance System 6/9/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the CDC is reporting that all 102 Illinois counties remained at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions under the new rating system rolled out following the expiration of national and state Public Health Emergencies on May 11.
IDPH Reports All Illinois Counties are at Low Level for COVID-19 Under New Surveillance System https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26513IDPH Reports All Illinois Counties are at Low Level for COVID-19 Under New Surveillance System 5/26/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that under a revised system for monitoring COVID-19 across the United States, the CDC is reporting that all 102 Illinois counties are at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions.
IDPH Reports 3,729 New COVID-19 Cases in the Last Week in Illinois https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26455IDPH Reports 3,729 New COVID-19 Cases in the Last Week in Illinois 5/12/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – With the state of Illinois and the nation ending the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declarations for COVID-19 on May 11, the Illinois Department Public Health (IDPH) is shifting to a new cadence for data reporting and will be releasing updates every other week, with the next update coming on May 26.
Gov. Pritzker Hails Health Care Heroes as State Ends COVID-19 Public Health Emergencyhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26449Gov. Pritzker Hails Health Care Heroes as State Ends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency5/11/2023 5:00:00 AMSPRINGFIELD — As the state of Illinois and the nation reach a major milestone and end the COVID-related Public Health Emergency (PHE) declarations that have been in place since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker today declared May 11 "Illinois Public Health & Health Care Hero Day."
IDPH Reports No Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26432IDPH Reports No Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-195/5/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting that all counties in the state are a Low Community Level for COVID-19 this week.
IDPH Reports 4 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26395IDPH Reports 4 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-194/28/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting four counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to two a week ago.
IDPH Reports 2 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26359IDPH Reports 2 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-194/21/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting two counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to six a week ago. There are no counties at High Level for the fifth straight week.
IDPH Reports 6 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26339IDPH Reports 6 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-194/14/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 6 counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to 14 a week ago.
IDPH Reports 14 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26311IDPH Reports 14 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-194/7/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 14 counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to 13 a week ago.
IDPH Reports 13 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26274IDPH Reports 13 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-193/31/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 13 counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to 12 a week ago.
IDPH Reports 12 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26237IDPH Reports 12 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-193/24/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 12 counties in the state are at an elevated Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to nine a week ago.
IDPH Reports 9 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26204IDPH Reports 9 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-193/17/2023 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting nine counties in the state are at an elevated Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to 26 a week ago.
IDPH Reports 26 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26160IDPH Reports 26 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-193/10/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 26 counties in the state are at Medium Community Level for COVID-19 this week, compared to 14 a week ago. No counties were reported at High Level, compared to four the previous week.
IDPH Reports 18 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26134IDPH Reports 18 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-193/3/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 18 counties in the state are at an elevated community level for COVID-19, compared to 20 the previous week.
IDPH Reports 20 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26111IDPH Reports 20 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-192/24/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 20 counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19, compared to 19 last week.
IDPH Reports 19 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26078IDPH Reports 19 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-192/17/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 19 counties in the state are at Medium Community Level for COVID-19, compared to 14 last week. There were no counties listed at High Community Level compared to one county at High Level last week.
IDPH Reports 15 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26042IDPH Reports 15 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-192/10/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 15 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 5 a week ago. Of those, one county is at a High Community Level for COVID-19, compared to none the week before; and 14 counties are at a Medium Level.
IDPH Reports 5 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=26019IDPH Reports 5 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-192/3/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting five counties in the state are at a Medium Community Level for COVID-19, compared to 20 counties the previous week. No counties are listed at High Community Level in Illinois for the second straight week.
Gov. Pritzker Announces End of State COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25998Gov. Pritzker Announces End of State COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation 1/31/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker announced the state’s public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023, aligning the state with the federal government’s decision to end the national public health emergency.
IDPH Reports 20 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25978IDPH Reports 20 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-191/27/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 20 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 28 in the previous week. No Illinois counties are at High Community Level this week compared to three last week, while 20 Illinois counties are at a Medium Community Level, compared to 25 the previous week.
IDPH Reports 28 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25937IDPH Reports 28 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-191/20/2023 6:00:00 AMThe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 28 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 61 in the previous week. Of those, three Illinois counties are at a High Community Level, compared to five the previous week; and 25 counties are at Medium Level, compared to 56 the previous week. IDPH is reporting 10,967 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois in the week ending January 15, and 78 deaths.
IDPH Reports 59 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25905IDPH Reports 59 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-191/13/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 59 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 73 in the previous week.
The Discovery Partners Institute and the Illinois Department of Public Health launch an online COVID-19 trackerhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25880The Discovery Partners Institute and the Illinois Department of Public Health launch an online COVID-19 tracker1/10/2023 6:00:00 AMThe new website enables Illinois residents to see coronavirus levels in their own communities January 10, 2022 (CHICAGO) —The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today a new website that tracks the levels of COVID-19 in wastewater samples in Chicago and other cities across Illinois.
IDPH Reports 73 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25873IDPH Reports 73 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-191/6/2023 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 73 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 65 in the previous week.
IDPH Reports 54 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25853IDPH Reports 54 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-1912/30/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – As Illinois prepares to celebrate the New Year, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) says the CDC is reporting 54 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19.
IDPH Reports 88 Illinois Counties are at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25840IDPH Reports 88 Illinois Counties are at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-1912/23/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – With families across Illinois and the nation gathering to celebrate the holiday season this weekend and COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses circulating at concerning levels, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public to celebrate the holidays safely and take action to protect their most vulnerable loved ones, including the elderly and the very young.
IDPH Reports 86 Illinois Counties are at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25799IDPH Reports 86 Illinois Counties are at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-1912/16/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – With the holiday season underway and COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses continuing to rise across the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Illinoisans to take action to protect themselves and their loved ones during the festive season.
IDPH Reports 74 Illinois Counties are at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25780IDPH Reports 74 Illinois Counties are at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-1912/9/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are continuing to rise across Illinois following the Thanksgiving holiday, with 74 counties in Illinois rated at an elevated level for COVID by the CDC.
IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25757IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels 12/2/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses on the increase around Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones during the holiday season.
IDPH Urges Public to Protect Loved Ones from COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses & Food-borne Illnesses During Thanksgiving Holidayhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25739IDPH Urges Public to Protect Loved Ones from COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses & Food-borne Illnesses During Thanksgiving Holiday11/23/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – With many families planning to gather for Thanksgiving, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Illinoisans to celebrate the holiday safely
IDPH Urges Public to Protect Loved Ones from COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses During Thanksgiving Holidayhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25709IDPH Urges Public to Protect Loved Ones from COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Viruses During Thanksgiving Holiday11/18/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses circulating in many areas of the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Illinoisans to take precautions and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely without spreading the virus to family and friends.
IDPH Announces More than 1.5 Million Illinoisans Have Received Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25673IDPH Announces More than 1.5 Million Illinoisans Have Received Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines 11/10/2022 6:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that more than 1.5 million people in Illinois have received a dose of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use in September, with about 160,000 doses administered in the last week.
IDPH Announces Distribution of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Vulnerable Illinoisanshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25661IDPH Announces Distribution of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Vulnerable Illinoisans11/4/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it will be distributing 1 million over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to residents in economically disadvantaged zip codes outside the City of Chicago through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and its Project ACT (Access COVID Tests) program.
IDPH Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Caseshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25631IDPH Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases10/28/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported an increase this week in the number of counties at an elevated level for COVID-19. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is urging Illinoisans to get fully protected with the new bivalent booster shots and the flu vaccine before the holidays arrive.
IDPH Reports Illinois Surpassed 1 Million Mark for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Shots https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25598IDPH Reports Illinois Surpassed 1 Million Mark for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Shots 10/21/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that more than 1.1 million Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were approved for use in early September, including 207,000 doses in the last week.
IDPH Stresses Need to Close Cancer Screening Gap Caused by COVID-19 Ahead of National Mammography Dayhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25572IDPH Stresses Need to Close Cancer Screening Gap Caused by COVID-19 Ahead of National Mammography Day10/17/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – With National Mammography Day approaching on October 21, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are urging women in Illinois who have delayed breast cancer screenings due to the COVID-19 pandemic to take action and schedule a comprehensive exam now.
IDPH Endorses Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Recommendation for Children 5 and Olderhttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25565IDPH Endorses Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Recommendation for Children 5 and Older10/14/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – Following the CDC’s recommendation this week of the new bivalent boosters for children five and older, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is recommending parents and guardians get children vaccinated and fully protected to avoid the most severe effects of COVID-19.
IDPH Holds Vaccination Event in East St. Louis to Promote COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shotshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25537IDPH Holds Vaccination Event in East St. Louis to Promote COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shots10/7/2022 5:00:00 AMEAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Sameer Vohra received a COVID-19 booster and a flu shot today in East St. Louis at the East Side Health District.
IDPH Reports 493,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Less than One Month https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25504 IDPH Reports 493,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Less than One Month 9/30/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that 493,000 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were approved for use in early September, including 137,000 doses in the last week.
IDPH and University of Illinois Spinoff Launch Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 at Schoolshttps://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25494IDPH and University of Illinois Spinoff Launch Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 at Schools9/29/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The state of Illinois announced it is launching an innovative pilot program to protect school children from COVID-19 and reduce its spread through classrooms by analyzing school wastewater for the coronavirus.
IDPH Reports More than 135,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Last Week https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=25475IDPH Reports More than 135,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Last Week 9/23/2022 5:00:00 AMCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that more than 137,000 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use at the beginning of September. This brings the total number of bivalent vaccines administered in Illinois to 341,000.