Category: coronavirus

Durbin tests positive for COVID-19

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 20, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories | 0

Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said Sunday he tested positive for COVID-19.

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Lawmakers seek to codify COVID-19 orders related to licensure

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 16, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Pharmacy, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0

Lawmakers are set to consider a proposal that will codify certain executive orders issued during the COVID-19 pandemic for individuals entering the healthcare workforce.

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CDC: 26 counties at elevated COVID-19 community levels

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 13, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Federal health officials recommend those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 take precautions in 26 Illinois counties, according to data released last week.

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Lawmakers advance COVID-19 protections for Chicago first responders

by Tim Stumm | Mar 10, 2023 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to the House floor providing protections for Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available.

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IDPH, SIU School of Medicine collaborate on telehealth test for COVID-19 cases

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 27, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Education, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Public Health will partner with the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on a telehealth service to help those who test positive for COVID-19, the organizations announced Friday.

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