IDPH’s Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard indicates that emergency department (ED) visits for Acute Respiratory Illness topped 21% in the week ending December 28, up from 17% the previous week. #health
IDPH’s Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard currently indicates low levels of seasonal respiratory illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV, but activity is expected to pick up as the weather cools and activities move indoors. #holiday
There were six deaths from WNV confirmed in the state in 2023 and an additional 119 non-fatal cases reported (although human cases are underreported). #virus
He is a cross-disciplinary leader in state and national health policy formulation, and his recent focus has been on improving health outcomes in Central and Southern Illinois.