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Chicago

First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2024 is Reported by IDPH in Lake County

Silence DoGood - August 27, 2024

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

Community

Seasonal Respiratory Viruses Circulating Widely in Illinois Following the Holidays

Silence DoGood - January 7, 2024

Flu activity is now surging to match the pre-COVID-19 2019-2020 season while RSV activity overall appears to... #covid #flu #cold #rsv

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