COVID-19 hospitalizations continue decline – Health News Illinois
As of Tuesday, 951 Illinoisans were in the hospital with COVID-19, down seven from Monday and down 281 from the prior week. Of the patients in the hospital on Sunday, 165 were in intensive care units, down 14 from Monday and down 85 from the prior week. There were 79 patients on ventilators, down six […]
Lawmakers consider coverage for prenatal vitamins – Health News Illinois
State lawmakers are considering a plan that would require insurers to cover prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a physician.
Advocates renew push to expand Medicaid-like coverage to all undocumented adults – Health News Illinois
Advocates this week called on lawmakers to take up a proposal expanding Medicaid-like coverage for all undocumented adults in Illinois.
Duckworth seeks clarity on fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised Americans – Health News Illinois
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., recently asked federal agencies for further guidance on fourth COVID-19 vaccinations for moderately or severely immunocompromised Americans.
Raoul announces investigation into physical, mental harm of TikTok on young people – Health News Illinois
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday that Illinois will join a multi-state investigation into popular social media app TikTok and whether its practices affect the physical and mental health of young people.
House passes plan to incentivize teachers to get vaccinated – Health News Illinois
The Illinois House approved a plan Tuesday aimed at incentivizing more educators to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
House passes plan to incentivize teachers to get vaccinated – Health News Illinois
The Illinois House approved a plan Tuesday aimed at incentivizing more educators to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pritzker praises ARPA funding during congressional hearing – Health News Illinois
Federal relief funding injected life into Illinois’ economy and helped it weather the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker told federal lawmakers Tuesday.
Pritzker praises ARPA funding during congressional hearing – Health News Illinois
Federal relief funding injected life into Illinois’ economy and helped it weather the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker told federal lawmakers Tuesday.
Ezike to step down as head of IDPH – Health News Illinois
Dr. Ngozi Ezike will step down as director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday.