IDPH reports 1,577 COVID-19 cases, 47 deaths Mar 2, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,577 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,189,416.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.