SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 1,656 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), including 57 additional deaths.
Director of the IDPH, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, said the state’s public health professionals are working hard to contain the virus.
“Every corner of Illinois is being cared for in the best way that’s possible. In the past 24 hours, labs have processed 13,653 tests,” Ezike said.
The IDPH reported on Sunday a total of 77,741 positive cases of COVID-19 and 3,406 deaths in 98 Illinois counties.
Ezike said if you can’t be with your mom this Mother’s Day, it’s important to still celebrate her.
“To all mothers, and people that have served as mothers, and to people that will be able to creatively or in-person celebrate their mothers, I encourage you all to enjoy this Mother’s Day weekend.”
For health questions about COVID-19, call the Illinois hotline at 1-800-889-3931.
