The state's wastewater surveillance system has detected moderate COVID-19 activity across all regions of the state.
Public health officials in Illinois warned of recent"rising COVID-19 activity" in the state, although hospitalization rates and deaths from the virus remain low.
"Although hospitalization rates and deaths from COVID-19 remain low, it is important for our residents to know that we are seeing rising COVID-19 activity across Illinois," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra."We are fortunate the vast majority of Illinoisians have received immunity from a COVID-19 vaccine or previous infection that protects them against severe disease.
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