IDPH reports 2,104 COVID-19 cases, 44 deaths Mar 3, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,104 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,191,520.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.