Infectious Disease Specialist Answers Your COVID-19 Questions

Governor JB Pritzker is tightening restrictions on bars and restaurants in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

By Aleezeh Hasan

Oct. 23, 2020, 2:55 p.m. CT

Exam Corp Lab employee, left, conducts a COVID-19 test at the parking lot of the facility in Niles, Ill., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Nam Y. Huh / AP Photo

Infectious Disease Specialist Answers Your COVID-19 Questions

Governor JB Pritzker is tightening restrictions on bars and restaurants in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

By Aleezeh Hasan

Oct. 23, 2020, 2:55 p.m. CT

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Illinois is seeing a sharp increase in coronavirus infections across the state, forcing local leaders to bring back restrictions on indoor dining and non-essential businesses.

Reset checks in with our infectious disease specialist to answer your questions about how to stay safe during the pandemic.

GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with the DuPage Medical Group