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Illinois health officials say COVID-19 activity is on the rise. Here’s what to know
Aug 25, 2023
https://www.bnd.com/news/coronavirus/article278688954.html
Although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting all Illinois counties are at a low level for new COVID-19 hospital admissions, the state Department of Public Health is warning residents of “rising COVID-19 activity.” In an Aug. 25 release, officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health said wastewater surveillance, the primary metric being used in the state, indicates “moderate COVID-19 activity.”
Although the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting all Illinois counties are at a low level for new COVID-19 hospital admissions, the state Department of Public Health is warning residents of “rising COVID-19 activity.” In an Aug. 25 release, officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health said wastewater surveillance, the primary metric being used in the state, indicates “moderate COVID-19 activity.”