SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois has received more than 1,100 applications from retired and out of state healthcare workers wanting to help fight the coronavirus pandemic here.
Gov. J-B Pritzker said many of these workers are Illinois residents who happen to practice in a border city in another state.
“It’s really incredible to watch. The people of this state are truly so deeply and genuinely caring,” Pritzker said.
Pritzker said Illinois is looking at other options such as allowing fourth year medical students and nurses that are close to completing their programs to join Illinois fight against COVID-19.
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