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Gov. Pritzker Says State Taking Steps to Address COVID Surge

AS COVID-19 CASES INCREASE, GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS THE STATE IS TAKING STEPS TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM.

 

IT’S MOSTLY THE DELTA VARIANT LEADING THE SURGE SAYS THE GOVERNOR, WHO HAS BEEN TALKING WITH HOSPITAL LEADERS AROUND THE STATE.

 

 

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS THEY ARE ALSO TRYING TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS. THE LATEST DAILY TOTALS INCLUDE MORE THAN SEVEN THOUSAND NEW CASES AND 78 ADDITIONAL DEATHS. THAT’S THE HIGHEST ONE-DAY DEATH TOLL SINCE FEBRUARY.

 

 

THE GOVERNOR SAYS WHILE OMICRON IS LIKELY ON THE WAY, IT’S THE DELTA VARIANT THAT’S CURRENTLY CAUSING THE MOST NEW INFECTIONS.

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