Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network after U.S. withdraws
by doener on 2/4/2026, 12:15:52 AM
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-joins-who-global-outbreak-network-after-u-s-withdraws/
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by: jjcm
It's fascinating the country-ification happening with the US states as the political divide between the state level and federal level political perspectives grows wider. Much like California, Illinois plays a global scale when looked at in isolation (though at a smaller level than California). Its 1.14T GDP puts it around #20 worldwide for GDP when compared to other countries (just behind Saudi Arabia).<p>It'll be interesting to see what other states follow suit.
2/4/2026, 12:35:02 AM
by: anthonyIPH
Based on the events in the 2011 film Contagion, I think this is a smart move.
2/4/2026, 12:34:27 AM
by: irishcoffee
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2/4/2026, 12:28:26 AM
by: adornKey
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2/4/2026, 12:41:51 AM
by: RestartKernel
Is there any benefit to individual states joining the WHO in lieu of the federal government? As silver lining, I mean.
2/4/2026, 12:31:38 AM