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- Replying to @IDPHWe know news about outbreaks can feel alarming. Right now, the risk to the general public in Illinois remains low, and public health agencies are actively monitoring the situation.
- Replying to @IDPHIllinois has preparedness plans in place for diseases like Ebola. IDPH is coordinating closely with CDC, healthcare systems, laboratories, and local health departments. Illinois also has specialized treatment centers prepared to care for potential Ebola patients if needed.
- Replying to @IDPHTo help prevent spread, the CDC has increased traveler screening measures and restricted entry of non-U.S. citizens from impacted countries. Travelers who have recently visited affected areas are also being funneled through Washington Dulles Airport for additional monitoring.
- Replying to @IDPHEbola is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus. People who become sick often require intensive medical care. Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of someone who is sick with Ebola. It does NOT spread through casual contact.
- Replying to @IDPHIDPH is closely monitoring an Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Central and East Africa. At this time, the risk to people in Illinois remains LOW. There are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S.
- ⚠️ "Should I be worried about Ebola?" Short answer: risk is extremely low. Long answer: keep reading. Here’s what Illinois residents should know 🧵
- 🆕 5/20/26 UPDATE: Confirmatory testing by CDC did not detect hantavirus in the previously reported suspected Winnebago County case. The resident is no longer considered a potential hantavirus case and no further public health action is needed.Hantavirus thread incoming ⚠️ But you have to promise to read this whole thread before panic-texting your group chat. Deal? Here's what Illinois residents should know. 🧵
- Replying to @IDPHReminder: deli meats and refrigerated ready-to-eat foods should always be stored and handled safely to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. More information is available: fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts…
- Replying to @IDPHIf you ate the product and feel sick, contact a healthcare provider.
- Replying to @IDPHListeria can cause serious illness, especially for pregnant people, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and diarrhea or other stomach symptoms.
- Replying to @IDPHIf you have it: 🗑️ Throw it away or return it to the store 🧼 Clean and sanitize your refrigerator and surfaces that may have touched it
- Replying to @IDPHThe product was sold sliced or packaged at deli counters in Illinois and Indiana. The product is no longer believed to be on store shelves, but it may still be in home refrigerators.
