Illinois Officials Urge Residents To Continue Safety Measures As Holiday Approaches
December 18, 2020 12:24PM CST
State officials say while COVID-19 cases seem to be declining, now is not the time to let up on safety precautions. Illinois Health Director Doctor Ngozi Ezike is making a special appeal to young people. She says people between 20 and 29 who contract the virus stand the risk of infecting older people around them. Doctor Ezike also warns against families scheduling huge holiday get-togethers.