The 21st Show

Leader Interview: Ngozi Ezike, IDPH Director

Produced by Brian Mackey
 
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses the discovery of a second case in Illinois of the novel coronavirus and the public health efforts to contain and study it, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 in Springfield, Ill.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses the discovery of a second case in Illinois of the novel coronavirus and the public health efforts to contain and study it, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 in Springfield, Ill. AP Photo/John O'Connor

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It's been one year since Illinois was forced to lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After 365 days, the coronavirus has infected over 1 million people in Illinois and taken the lives of 20,954 people. The Illinois Department of Public Health Director joined The 21st to reflect back on the past year plus some input from listeners across Illinois. 

Guests:

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director, Illinois Department of Public Health, Board-certified internist and pediatrician

 

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