/tags/ngozi-ezike Ngozi Ezike en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:21:05 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-03-01/illinois-health-director-ngozi-ezike-to-resign-march-14 Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike will resign after leading the agency for three years, including two years of navigating a deadly pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 32,000 Illinoisans. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:21:05 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-03-01/illinois-health-director-ngozi-ezike-to-resign-march-14 Jerry Nowicki / Capitol News Illinois /government-politics-issues/2022-01-13/illinois-covid-surge-prompts-officials-to-deploy-2-500-workers-to-help-besieged-hospitals Gov. Pritzker said the state is bolstering its health care workforce by deploying more workers and allowing out-of-state health care providers to continue practicing in Illinois with expanded permissions to care for all patients. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 23:19:04 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-01-13/illinois-covid-surge-prompts-officials-to-deploy-2-500-workers-to-help-besieged-hospitals Peter Hancock /government-politics-issues/2021-05-14/covid-restrictions-could-return-if-theres-a-resurgence-in-illinois-reopening-phase Avoiding renewed restrictions will depend on increasing vaccinations. Fri, 14 May 2021 15:55:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-05-14/covid-restrictions-could-return-if-theres-a-resurgence-in-illinois-reopening-phase Kelsey Landis /government-politics-issues/2021-03-16/idph-director-ezike-says-illinois-getting-close-to-next-phase-of-reopening Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to unveil a new phased reopening plan this week. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:27:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-03-16/idph-director-ezike-says-illinois-getting-close-to-next-phase-of-reopening Tim Kirsininkas | Capitol News Illinois /health-science-environment/2021-02-05/illinois-health-director-seeks-to-reassure-east-st-louis-residents-about-covid-vaccine “I don’t want to create more disparity. We have already seen how horribly this virus has treated Black and brown communities,” Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Thursday at a virtual discussion hosted by Macedonia Baptist Church. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:02:17 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-02-05/illinois-health-director-seeks-to-reassure-east-st-louis-residents-about-covid-vaccine DeAsia Paige /health-science-environment/2021-01-26/il-health-director-talks-building-trust-in-black-areas-ahead-of-covid-19-vaccine-event Dr. Ngozie Ezike says she’s looking forward to listening to people’s concerns about taking the vaccine. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live at 6:30 p.m. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:16:13 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-01-26/il-health-director-talks-building-trust-in-black-areas-ahead-of-covid-19-vaccine-event DeAsia Paige /coronavirus/2020-12-07/hospitals-in-missouri-and-illinois-could-soon-see-a-thanksgiving-fueled-coronavirus-surge Public health officials in Missouri and Illinois are bracing for a surge in coronavirus cases after Thanksgiving gatherings. Health experts had cautioned against traditional family dinners and parties for the holiday, as the virus is mostly being spread through small gatherings in private residences. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:23:45 GMT /coronavirus/2020-12-07/hospitals-in-missouri-and-illinois-could-soon-see-a-thanksgiving-fueled-coronavirus-surge Sarah Fentem, Eric Schmid /2020-04-18/illinois-reports-highest-one-day-death-toll The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest one-day death toll due to COVID-19 with 125 lives lost. The total confirmed cases has... Sat, 18 Apr 2020 23:00:40 GMT /2020-04-18/illinois-reports-highest-one-day-death-toll Mike Smith /2020-04-04/illinois-now-has-more-than-10k-confirmed-covid-19-cases Illinois’ COVID-19 caseload surpassed 10,000 this weekend. Governor J.B. Pritzker said residents must continue to do their part to slow its spread. Sun, 05 Apr 2020 01:09:26 GMT /2020-04-04/illinois-now-has-more-than-10k-confirmed-covid-19-cases Sam Dunklau /2019-09-23/illinois-lawmakers-considering-ban-on-flavored-vaping-products Illinois lawmakers are considering a ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:18:02 GMT /2019-09-23/illinois-lawmakers-considering-ban-on-flavored-vaping-products Brian Mackey