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 “We understand there is anxiety surrounding Ebola, but we want to
assure the public the Illinois Department of Public Health continues
to work with hospitals, local health departments and the CDC to
monitor for any potential cases of Ebola in Illinois.
“People will continue to travel in and out of Illinois and we expect
to see rumors and concerns, but without testing, these are just
rumors. There have been no reports or questions in Illinois that
have led to Ebola testing for suspected cases.
“Illness after travel is not uncommon, and we will take swift and
appropriate action for anyone who meets the criteria for testing.
“We have a strong public health system in Illinois that is taking
all necessary precautions and we will provide information to the
public about any potential Illinois Ebola cases.”
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visit:
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ebola/index.html
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