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Chicago health officials report 7 cases, 2 deaths from meningitis outbreak in January
By Elyssa Kaufman
Updated on: January 29, 2026 / 12:52 PM CST / CBS Chicago
The Chicago Health Department reported a meningitis outbreak that has killed two people this month.
Since January 17, CDPH confirmed seven cases of Neisseria meningitis among adults. Health officials are working to trace all contacts of the confirmed patients.
Officials confirmed two people have died as a result of the infection.
CDPH said Chicago sees up to 10 to 15 meningococcal infections each year, typically concentrated around the winter months...
Chicago health officials report 7 cases, 2 deaths from meningitis outbreak in January
By Elyssa Kaufman
Updated on: January 29, 2026 / 12:52 PM CST / CBS Chicago
The Chicago Health Department reported a meningitis outbreak that has killed two people this month.
Since January 17, CDPH confirmed seven cases of Neisseria meningitis among adults. Health officials are working to trace all contacts of the confirmed patients.
Officials confirmed two people have died as a result of the infection.
CDPH said Chicago sees up to 10 to 15 meningococcal infections each year, typically concentrated around the winter months...