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State health officials: Respiratory viruses circulating widely following the holidays

As Illinois’ overall respiratory illness level has increased from moderate to high in week following the holidays. More than half the counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

State health officials reminded the public to stay up-to-date on all respiratory illness vaccines and to stay home and seek treatment when sick.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting…

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