Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship
In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
Black Friday 2020: More Americans will shop more online than in stores for first time ever, poll claims
Shoppers, may your coffee – and Wi-Fi – be strong.
Illinois on Thanksgiving Day reports 12,022 new coronavirus cases, 131 deaths
The state is on track to breach over 12,000 deaths and 700,000 cases by Friday, as the average statewide positivity rate climbed slightly to 12%, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus cases in US may be 8 times higher than previously reported, CDC warns
The spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
New Lenox now requiring people to mask up inside businesses
“It’s almost like ‘no shoes, no shirt, no service.’ There's ‘no mask, no service,’” the mayor of New Lenox said. And you could be fined if you refuse to comply.
Americans risk traveling over Thanksgiving despite warnings
Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household.
‘This is what you’ll see’: Doctor simulates dying COVID-19 patient’s point of view
A Missouri doctor shared sobering video that simulates the point of view of a dying COVID-19 patient who is about to intubated for a ventilator.
Health department warns: ‘Thanksgiving leftovers won’t taste good if you’re on a ventilator’
The health department released a series of posts ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday with attention-grabbing pictures and captions.
Oklahoma organization offering $10K if you move to Tulsa for remote work
Tulsa Remote is an incentive program offering $10,000 to out-of-state remote workers who move to Oklahoma.
Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
McHenry County won’t prosecute violations of Pritzker’s indoor dining ban
McHenry County’s top prosecutor says he won’t enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s indoor dining ban amid the state’s recent efforts to rein in rising coronavirus infections and deaths.
12 million Americans will soon lose unemployment benefits—can they expect a stimulus?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
3 more chief judge’s employees test positive for coronavirus, bringing total to 179
Three more employees of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, the judge’s office announced Wednesday.
Days before the Iron Bowl, Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Iron Bowl.
Illinois reports 11,378 new COVID-19 cases, 155 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Wednesday said another 11,378 people tested positive for the coronavirus and 155 more people died.
International travelers should get coronavirus test at 3 different times, CDC advises
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
US jobless claims rise to 778,000 as pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.