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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Lake County Health Department is monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will continue to provide updates on our website and social media platforms.
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  1. Flu Activity High in the United States

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza activity is currently high in the U.S. and is expected to continue for several weeks. Influenza A and Influenza B are both circulating. Read on...

  2. IDPH News Release: Illinois Taking Preventative Action to Limit Spread of Coronavirus

    Current risk to Illinoisans remains low, but state taking all steps to prepare Read on...

  3. Legionnaires' disease

    The Lake County Health Department is working with the Illinois Department of Public health to investigate an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at the Brookdale Vernon Hills senior living facility located on Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills. Read on...

  4. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Read on...

  5. Ethylene Oxide in Lake County, Illinois

    Find information on ethylene oxide emissions in Lake County. Read on...

  6. Recreational Cannabis Information

    The following information provides health and safety tips on both the Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act and what you need to know as an Illinois resident. Read on...
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