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During pandemic, Illinois saw 27% jump in deaths, among worst in the US. One reason: There were two waves.


During pandemic, Illinois saw 27% jump in deaths, among worst in the US. One reason: There were two waves.
Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune
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March 14, 2020: Attendant Kejuan Hayes disinfects door handles at the Fosco Park gymnasium in Chicago. Enhanced cleaning at Chicago Park District facilities took place citywide to prepare for students during school closures because of concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus.
First came a tough spring surge, when COVID-19 killed thousands of Illinois residents. Then, an even more brutal one in the fall and winter.
Through it all, Illinois managed to avoid the overwhelmed hospitals seen in other states. But a new Tribune analysis of pandemic deaths shows that the two waves took an extraordinarily high toll on the state’s population. ....

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