Category: coronavirus

Vohra urges vaccination during Champaign County stop

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 9, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Illinois’ top doctor on Wednesday urged residents to get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines, saying it is vital to protect loved ones from another potential ‘tripledemic’ of COVID-19, flu and RSV.

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Report finds pediatric ER visits from firearm injuries doubled during pandemic

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 8, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories | 0

The number of pediatric emergency department visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic, according to a report released this week by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

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IDPH awards $3.5 million to support youth health services

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 6, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Pediatrics, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health said Friday it will allocate $3.5 million to 19 different organizations to support post-pandemic child and adolescent health services.

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U of I System to shut down COVID-19 testing company

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 24, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories | 0

The University of Illinois System said Monday it plans to discontinue its for-profit organization that provides saliva-based COVID-19 testing in other states.

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