Seasonal respiratory cases down across the state

Posted on February 2, 2024
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data, cases of COVID-19 are down. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – According to leaders at the Illinois Department of Public Health, seasonal respiratory cases are down statewide.

The latest data reports that cases of COVID-19 remain at a low level at the state level, while several counties remain at a medium level.

“I am very encouraged to see continue decreases in respiratory illness activity throughout Illinois,” IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said. “While cases are declining, 10 counties are at Medium level for COVID-19 hospitalizations.”

Those at the medium level have had between 10 and 20 hospitalizations over the past week.

Health leaders remind the public that respiratory virus season can last into the spring, and additional increases in illness rates are still possible.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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