Interview: Dr. Ngozi Ezike Addresses Rising COVID Cases And Masks
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Teresa Crawford/AP Photo
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise, Illinois is updating its approach for dealing with the pandemic. As of July 15, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health was reporting 156,693 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 7,226 deaths. Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health talked with The 21st about the rise in cases of younger people and how to reach people that view not wearing a mask as a statement of their values.
Guest:
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and Board Certified Internist and Pediatrician
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