Eleven Illinois counties hit warning level as coronavirus cases increase

Published



State health officials on Friday reported 11 counties in Illinois reached “warning level” metrics for the spread of COVID-19.

A county reaches the warning level after an increase in two or more COVID-19 risk indicators from the state’s COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigation plan, according to a news release from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.