The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the latest data continues to show the spread of respiratory viruses is declining across the state. The state’s overall respiratory illness level decreased from Low to Minimal in the most recent available CDC data and the state is also now at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations on the CDC COVID Data Tracker as of January 27. In addition, the number of counties at Medium level for COVID-19 hospitalizations – which means between 10 and 20 hospitalizations per 100,000 of population in the last week – is at 10 in the most recent week, down from 11 the previous week. No counties are at High level – meaning more than 20 hospitalizations per 100,000 in the last week – down from six the previous week. While respiratory illness activity is decreasing, IDPH reminds the public that respiratory virus season can last into the spring and additional increases in illness rates are still possible. For treatment of COVID-19, Illinoisans who experience symptoms can access no cost-share telehealth services through the SIU School of Medicine COVID Test to Treat services or call (217) 545-5100. An additional option is the NIH Test to Treat line or call 1-800-682-2829 to get access to no-cost care.