Illinois public health: Masks coming back after uptick in COVID, respiratory illnesses
Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
<!–>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois public health officials are urging all healthcare settings to prioritize mask usage amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
–>
With both RSV and COVID-19 on the rise, the IDPH supports the idea of implementing universal masking across healthcare facilities in alignment with CDC guidelines.
Over 1,000 people are currently hospitalized for COVID-related illnesses. State data says 44 counties are at elevated levels and five counties are at high risk for the virus.
<!–>
Cases of the flu and RSV are also on the rise.
–> <!–>
Health officials are asking that you take precautions to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses, including testing for COVID-19, washing your hands and masking in crowded places.
–>