Illinois’ top doctor on rising COVID cases, new vaccine campaign

Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike shares the latest on COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates and more.

By Nereida Moreno
Dr. Ngozi Ezike
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, at a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Chicago. A crackdown by her department on nursing homes that flout staffing minimums will wait until summer, a key Democratic lawmaker told WBEZ. Teresa Crawford / AP
Dr. Ngozi Ezike
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, at a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Chicago. A crackdown by her department on nursing homes that flout staffing minimums will wait until summer, a key Democratic lawmaker told WBEZ. Teresa Crawford / AP

Illinois’ top doctor on rising COVID cases, new vaccine campaign

Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike shares the latest on COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates and more.

By Nereida Moreno
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Reset checks in with Illinois’ top doctor to discuss why COVID-19 cases are rising across the state and what residents can do to protect themselves and their loved ones this holiday season.

GUEST: Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois Department of Public Health director