Illinois at ‘high' level for respiratory illness following ‘notable increase' in flu cases
As respiratory viruses spread across the nation, Illinois too has experienced an uptick in such illnesses, with the state’s Department of Public Health reporting a “notable increase” in flu-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions.
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Flu and respiratory virus cases rise in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health says the state's overall respiratory illness level has moved from Moderate to High. This driven by a notable increase in emergency room visits and hospital admissions for flu.
Symptoms of flu, COVID, RSV: What to know as Illinois sees ‘notable increase' in viruses
Illinois is seeing levels of respiratory viruses tick up, the Illinois Department of Public Health said, with a “notable increase” in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for flu, although symptoms of flu,
IDPH warns of flu, respiratory virus levels rising
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to seek treatment if experiencing flu-like symptoms. IDPH announced that after a one-week dip, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has risen again from “moderate” to “high.
Illinois seeing spike in flu cases, IDPH says
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the state’s overall respiratory illness level has been elevated from moderate to high. The change is fueled by a significant increase in emergency room visits and hospital admissions for flu.
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