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First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Illinois for 2021

First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Illinois for 2021 Courtesy: MGN According to a press release, a Cook County resident in his 80s who become ill back in mid-June tested positive for the virus. “While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also remember to take steps to protect our health from other illnesses. West Nile virus is something we see every year in Illinois and it is important people take steps to prevent mosquito bites and the viruses they carry by wearing insect repellent and getting rid of standing water around their homes.”   IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike

Lake Land to require masks to be worn in campus buildings

CDC s Dr. Walensky details the latest findings on the COVID Delta variant MATTOON — Lake Land College reported that masks covering the nose and mouth will be required for everyone at all times while in campus buildings starting Wednesday, regardless of vaccination status. The college reported that this mask measure is part Lake Land’s Emergency Operations Center Team implementing new pandemic response safety protocols to protect the college community in accordance with new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health.  Lake Land President Josh Bullock said that ever since the college announced its return to a more traditional campus environment and in-person class offerings for the fall, it has been closely monitoring the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant and the issuance of new public health guidelines.

Cook County Man Develops 1st Known Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois This Year

Kristen Thometz | August 3, 2021 4:36 pm (FotoshopTofs / Pixabay) A Cook County man in his 80s who became ill in mid-June is the first person known to have contracted the West Nile virus in Illinois this year, according to state health officials. Thanks to our sponsors: People over age 60 and those with weakened immune systems have a higher risk of developing severe illness from the virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites. “While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also remember to take steps to protect our health from other illnesses,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike in a statement. “West Nile virus is something we see every year in Illinois and it is important people take steps to prevent mosquito bites and the viruses they carry by wearing insect repellent and getting rid of standing water around their homes.”  

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