As Respiratory Virus Season Winds Down, Virus Levels Continue Downward Trend Across Illinois

With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to CDC data for the week ending April 20. The total number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois declined 22% during the same week, according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker.

“I am happy to see the continued decline in respiratory viruses across the state,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “As the respiratory season winds down, I want to make Illinoisians aware that COVID-19 has not been...