Eric Horng

Articles by Eric Horng

Meningococcal disease: 2 deaths, more cases that usual reported in meningitis outbreak, Chicago Department of Public Health warns - ABC7 Chicago

Health February 1, 2026

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a new alert Friday after two people recently died from a form of meningitis. More cases than usual have also been reported in recent mοΏ½...

Illinois influenza death: Flu-like illness activity at highest rate, linked to new Subclade K variant, IDPH, CDC say - ABC7 Chicago

Health January 7, 2026

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois officials announced the first influenza death in a child this season. The influenza activity in the state has moved to "very high." The Illinois Department of Public HealthοΏ½...