Illinois Department of Public Health takes precaution over Coronavirus

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is taking preventative action to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. According to IDPH, while the virus is not spreading in communities in Illinois, there is evidence of community spread in several countries around the world. IDPH is currently conducting hospital assessments to determine all available capacity and resources in the event more people need medical care. Illinois had already led the way, becoming the first state to be able to test for Coronavirus at state labs.