The state announced 1,173 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois yesterday along with another 74 deaths connected to COVID-19. 

IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says she has been tracking both the health of those affected by COVID-19 and those who aren’t sick. She says job loss will impact many in Illinois and they need support too.

Ezike reminds people that the Call for Calm text line is up and running. Text Talk to 5-5-2-0-2-0 and a qualified counselor will call you back in 24 hours.