IDPH reports highest single-day death total of COVID-19 pandemic Dec 3, 2020 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 238 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, surpassing the previous single-day high seen in May.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.