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In the Know: Your Daily Coronavirus Update It's Wednesday, Sep. 14th Here are today's top stories. 1 Respiratory Illnesses Leading to Early Surge in Child Hospitalizations. Here's What to Know Fall and winter are usually the times respiratory illnesses spike, but a recent surge in child hospitalizations in the Chicago area has some health officials concerned. "Right now we're seeing a lot of RSV, we're seeing some other respiratory viruses, you know, lot of kids right now being hospitalized broadly with some respiratory viruses – more traditional ones," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said during a Facebook Live Tuesday. Health experts across the area are reporting a rise in hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses in children. Read More → 2 Which COVID Symptoms Should You Watch For Heading Into Fall and Winter? As the COVID-19 pandemic treads into its third winter, Chicago health experts noted on Tuesday that newer variants can bring changes in symptoms and mutations are possible heading into the coming months. Still, the latest BA.5 variant remaining the top driver of cases in the United States, but as new omicron-specific booster shots become readily available, health officials are watching for the next variant to emerge. While upper respiratory symptoms remain the most tell-tale sign of the virus, some changes in symptoms have been observed as the virus has evolved. Read More → 3 Illinois Coronavirus Updates: COVID Rebound, Latest Numbers and More How common is COVID rebound and what should you know if you think you have it? After several recent high-profile cases, many have been wondering about the condition. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today: Read More → 4 What We Know About COVID Rebound, Its Causes and More The term COVID rebound grew in its use in recent months following a number of high-profile cases. Most recently, the White House announced in late-August that Jill Biden had tested positive for the virus after testing negative just days before. In recent weeks, President Joe Biden also wrangled with the ailment, leaving many Americans curious about just how frequent it is in patients who contract the virus. Read More → 5 Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Counties at 'High' Alert Level, Latest Symptoms Several Illinois counties still remain at a "high" COVID alert level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and while transmission continues, many will want to be aware of the symptoms to watch for. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today: As COVID-19 continues to mutate, the virus is also finding new ways to present itself in patients. Read More → 6 COVID-19 Symptoms Have Changed Over Time. Here Are the Latest Signs of Infection to Look Out For As COVID-19 mutates, becoming even more contagious through novel strains, the virus is also finding new ways to present itself in patients. It's important to note what COVID-19 symptoms may appear as, considering the latest BA.5 variant remains the country's dominant driver of infections, and that the pandemic is facing its third winter — a season that has been typically marked by a surge in cases. While some symptoms have become more or less noticeable since the start of the pandemic, officials say that respiratory symptoms from the virus remain the most prevalent. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe from this mailing: WMAQ_coronavirus | Change email preferences | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112