A Closer Look At Why COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Are Rising For Illinois Kids
Some experts say it’s too early to tell how much of the rise in cases is related to in-person learning, increased testing or more spread.
By Stephanie KimA Closer Look At Why COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Are Rising For Illinois Kids
Some experts say it’s too early to tell how much of the rise in cases is related to in-person learning, increased testing or more spread.
By Stephanie Kim
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Just weeks into the new school year, new federal and state data show COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising for Illinois children. As of last week, the Illinois Department of Public Health traced 128 outbreaks to schools across the state.
Reset checks in with two reporters who dug into the data.
GUESTS: Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter
Karen Ann Cullotta, Chicago Tribune reporter