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State Department of Public Health announces precautions to limit spread of coronavirus

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials announced Wednesday, Feb. 26, that the agency is working with local, state and federal health partners to take all preventive steps available to limit the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

While COVID-19 is not spreading in communities in Illinois or the U.S., IDPH is working to ensure Illinois is prepared, officials said. 

There have been two confirmed cases in Illinois of the disease that has affected more…

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