CDC launching program to provide thousands of air purifiers to Illinois schools
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois is handing out thousands of air purifiers to schools across the state in an effort to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses including COVID-19.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is paying for more than 60,000 purifiers.
Schools in Cook County are included in the state program.
Chicago received a separate federal grant for air purifiers in city schools.
