Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Biden team says Trump lift of ban on travel from Brazil, UK, Ireland amid COVID-19 surge in US won’t stand
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
Illinois COVID-19 rules eased, state hiring more health care help
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday announced statewide health care contracting to supplement existing hospital staff. That enabled IDPH to loosen restrictions in most areas of the state, significantly to at least a level that allows indoor dining to resume.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday announced statewide health care contracting to supplement existing hospital staff. That enabled IDPH to loosen restrictions in most areas of the state, significantly to at least a level that allows indoor dining to resume.
Nearly two-thirds of US states see rising COVID-19 death toll amid winter surge
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.
Illinois reports 3,385 new cases of COVID-19, 50 additional deaths
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 3,385 new cases of COVID-19 along with 50 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials on Monday announced 3,385 new cases of COVID-19 along with 50 additional deaths.
Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
Illinois reports 4,162 more COVID cases, Region 2 to resume limited indoor dining
Illinois health officials reported Sunday that 4,162 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 29 more people have died.
Illinois health officials reported Sunday that 4,162 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 29 more people have died.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
Inauguration Day 2021: Extra COVID-19 cleaning at White House reportedly costing nearly $500K
Inaugural cleanings at the White House are standard procedure, but this year’s reportedly takes on an elevated importance - and cost - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inaugural cleanings at the White House are standard procedure, but this year’s reportedly takes on an elevated importance - and cost - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois reports 5,343 new COVID-19 cases, 130 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,343 new COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as 130 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 5,343 new COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as 130 additional deaths.
Cook County court employee test positive for COVID-19
An employee of Cook County’s Office of the Chief Judge tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of employees with positive tests to 253.
An employee of Cook County’s Office of the Chief Judge tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of employees with positive tests to 253.
Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
Pritzker lifts Tier III mitigations for 3 regions of Illinois, prepares for next phase in vaccine rollout
Gov. Pritzker announced plans to ramp-up vaccination efforts in coordination with the incoming Biden administration.
Gov. Pritzker announced plans to ramp-up vaccination efforts in coordination with the incoming Biden administration.
Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse found in compliance with COVID-19 regulations after fire leads to evacuation
A city investigation into Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse found it to be in compliance with coronavirus safety regulation after a fire Wednesday evacuated the restaurant.
A city investigation into Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse found it to be in compliance with coronavirus safety regulation after a fire Wednesday evacuated the restaurant.
Post Malone donates 10K of his sold-out Crocs to hospital workers battling pandemic
Rapper Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of his sold-out Duet Max Clog II Crocs to medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rapper Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of his sold-out Duet Max Clog II Crocs to medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
CDC warns UK coronavirus strain may become dominant in US, COVID-19 death toll could reach 477K by February
More than 470,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 by early February, while a new and far more infectious strain of coronavirus could dominate in the country by March, the CDC warned.
More than 470,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 by early February, while a new and far more infectious strain of coronavirus could dominate in the country by March, the CDC warned.
Illinois health officials report 6,642 more COVID-19 cases, 123 more deaths
Illinois health officials reported Friday that 6,642 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 123 more people have died.
Illinois health officials reported Friday that 6,642 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 123 more people have died.
Officials: More contagious coronavirus variant found in Illinois
A more contagious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in the United Kingdom late last year has been found in Illinois, state health officials announced Friday.
A more contagious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in the United Kingdom late last year has been found in Illinois, state health officials announced Friday.