2 deaths, high cases reported in meningitis outbreak, Chicago Department of Public Health warns

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date Jan. 31, 2026, midnight
Last Updated Jan. 31, 2026, midnight
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/post/meningococcal-disease-2-deaths-more-cases-usual-reported-meningitis-outbreak-chicago-department-public-health-warns/18511963/

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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 months. This outbreak raising concerns about a further spike in cases of this often deadly illness t...