Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
While it isn’t entirely clear what’s causing the mysterious illnesses, a leading suspect is in fact the adenovirus. Some experts say the omicron variant"sped up" timing for what many once knew with COVID, including the incubation period, or the time between exposure and the start of symptoms. Late last year, guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surrounding quarantine and isolation were updated to reflect that change.Even though COVID-19 cases have increased throughout Illinois, most of the state, as well as the Chicago area, remain at low community levels.
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