Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to deliver an update Monday on the latest COVID-19 surge in Illinois as cases in the state and across the country rise to the highest numbers on record.
The governor is scheduled to deliver an address at 1 p.m. from the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago., requiring vaccination proof for those wishing to dine inside restaurants, drink at bars, work out at gyms or attend events at entertainment venues.
Also, Illinois General Assembly leaders announced two of three planned session days would be canceled this week due to the surge. Leaders said session days the following week would also likely be canceled.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, revealed Thursday that more than 500 patients per day are being admitted to hospitals because of severe COVID cases.
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