Event Brief
IDPH investigating possible hantavirus in Winnebago Co.
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating a possible hantavirus case not linked to the cruise outbreak.
WHO: Illinois Department of Public Health
WHAT: IDPH began investigating a potential hantavirus case in Winnebago County.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 11:29 PM ET
WHERE: Winnebago County
WHY: None
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