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FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn is open to bypassing the full approval process for a COVID-19 vaccine if benefits outweigh risks, emphasizing decisions based on science, not politics. Health officials warn against skipping review steps, as seen in China and Russia. Illinois mandates masks in courthouses and restricts entry for those with flu-like symptoms or exposure to COVID-19. The Cook County Court system, one of the largest globally, faces challenges with thousands of cases amid the pandemic. Illinois reports 235,000 COVID-19 cases and 8,200 deaths. The report acknowledges Kaiser Health News for their contributions.

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