Three Illinois counties now at ‘high’ community level of COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
The number of Illinois counties where masks are recommended in indoor public spaces due to COVID-19 trends dropped to single digits on Thursday, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three counties, Ford, Jefferson and Wayne, are at a “high” community level of COVID-19, down 17 from last week. Thirty-three […]
House Republicans introduce plan to address fentanyl dealers – Health News Illinois
Illinois House Republicans introduced a proposal Thursday to strengthen prosecution of fentanyl dealers.
Chicago City Council approves measure to protect access to abortion services, gender-affirming care – Health News Illinois
The Chicago City Council approved a proposal Wednesday to protect those seeking abortion services and gender-affirming care in the city.
Duckworth, Durbin join senator coalition asking HHS to protect women’s privacy – Health News Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., joined 28 other senators asking the Department of Health and Human Services to take action to protect women’s privacy following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Lurie Children’s plans nearly $55.9 million outpatient care center in Schaumburg – Health News Illinois
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago plans to construct a nearly $55.9 million outpatient care center in Schaumburg, according to a recent application with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.
COVID-19 trends continue downward trajectory – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 1,173 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 12 from Monday and down 115 from the prior week.
Kelly talks effort to improve diversity in medical trials – Health News Illinois
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is pushing for medical researchers to do more to diversify their clinical trials.
Municipalities receive funds to assist COVID-19 recovery – Health News Illinois
Several Illinois municipalities will use nearly $3.5 million in federal funds to aid their COVID-19 recovery.
Downward turn for Illinois’ COVID-19 trends continues – Health News Illinois
As of Monday, 1,161 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, up 12 from Sunday and down 117 from the prior week.
BA.5 makes up most COVID-19 cases, but other variant proportions growing – Health News Illinois
Most COVID-19 cases in a six-state region that includes Illinois are still BA.5, but other variants are making up more cases, according to recent federal projections.