The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get educated about how to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses by listening to a new edition of the Department’s “This is Public Health” Podcast. The discussion features the state’s chief medical officer and the state epidemiologist discussing the outlook for the coming respiratory…
As Respiratory Virus Season Ebbs, Virus Levels Continue Downward Trend Across Illinois With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to CDC data for the week ending April 20. The total number…
According to the DuPage County Health Department, there has been a continued increase in mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus within our region. Although it is beginning to feel like fall, the City encourages residents to continue to stay safe outdoors by protecting themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting the…
