coronavirus in illinois

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois today.

Illinois’ top public health official, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, became visibly emotional Friday, urging people to “stay strong” as the state battles a resurgence of coronavirus cases and looks for solutions to fight the pandemic. “The way we work, the way we live, the way we play has all changed,” she stated during a daily coronavirus news briefing alongside Gov....

Enhanced coronavirus restrictions are now in effect in four of Illinois’ 11 health care regions, as state health officials warn others are nearing the threshold.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois today.

Enhanced restrictions are taking effect in two more of Illinois’ 11 health care regions, with two already seeing additional mitigations, and state health officials warning four others are nearing the threshold.

Illinois continues to see “concerning trends” in hospitalization rates as coronavirus metrics climb, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois today.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke on vaccination distribution and COVID-19 testing plans during his daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday.

Residents in four suburban counties will see enhanced coronavirus restrictions go into effect on Friday, as Regions 7 and 8 have exceeded the 8% positivity rate threshold for three consecutive days. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Enhanced restrictions are set to soon go into effect in three more of Illinois’ 11 health care regions, with one already seeing additional mitigations, and state health officials warning four others are nearing the threshold.

Illinois health officials on Friday reported 2,206 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, along with 47 additional deaths.

Illinois health officials on Thursday reported 2,166 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, along with 25 additional deaths.

Illinois officials on Wednesday released new public health guidance on several Halloween festivities like trick-or-treating, costume parties, pumpkin patches and more as the coronavirus pandemic continues. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez runs down all the details.

The MLB playoffs look a bit different during the coronavirus pandemic, but Cubs fans still say it’s a dream come true to see their team in the post-season. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

Illinois health officials on Wednesday said they are “closely monitoring” coronavirus data in the state’s Region 6, now presenting its metrics both with and without the major testing hub of Champaign County, where the University of Illinois is potentially skewing the metrics with its robust testing program.

Illinois health officials on Wednesday reported 2,273 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, along with 35 additional deaths.

Instead of canceling its annual Day of the Dead exhibit, the National Museum of Mexican Art reimagined it during the coronavirus pandemic even as the museum remains closed. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

While some parents in Chicago’s suburbs say it’s time for students to get back to class and play fall sports, others say it is too soon and unsafe during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

As Illinois student athletes and their parents call for a return to sports, Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week again said it is unsafe, pointing to his medical advisers who say there are too many risks during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

In an unprecedented move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made it illegal for landlords to evict tenants who can’t afford to pay their rent through the end of the year. But what does that mean for renters and landlords? NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.