Increase in Respiratory Illnesses Reported in Illinois

There has been an increase in respiratory illnesses reported in Illinois.
Authorities report that the overall level of respiratory illnesses in the state has risen from Moderate to High, with the surge attributed to an anticipated early winter spike in hospital admissions.
Consequently, the Illinois Department of Public Health has released a health alert directed at hospitals and healthcare facilities, advising them to pay attention to local circumstances and contemplate implementing measures to curb the spread of seasonal illnesses, such as visitor limitations and the use of masks.