NIH Director tells churches to stay closed as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in US
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
Mississippi police looking for man who pulled down his mask during bank robbery
A man is wanted by Mississippi police after security footage captured him robbing a bank with his face mask pulled down.
A man is wanted by Mississippi police after security footage captured him robbing a bank with his face mask pulled down.
CDC urges Americans to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 surge intensifies
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
102-year-old woman born during 1918 pandemic beats COVID-19 -- for the second time
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
Deadly outbreaks at Washington nursing homes possibly linked to staff who attended 300-person wedding
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
CCDPH issues COVID-19 mitigation notices to suburban hotel responsible for large wedding
The Cook County Department of Public Health issued notices on Friday to the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook Hotel and onsite Allguaer’s on the Riverfront restaurant, following a recent large gathering that was caught on video. The health department also conducted an inspection of the facilities, the CCDPH communications team said.
The Cook County Department of Public Health issued notices on Friday to the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook Hotel and onsite Allguaer’s on the Riverfront restaurant, following a recent large gathering that was caught on video. The health department also conducted an inspection of the facilities, the CCDPH communications team said.
Illinois reports 10,526 new coronavirus cases, 148 more deaths
Public health officials on Friday said another 10,526 people in Illinois tested positive for COVID-19, and another 148 people died from the virus.
Public health officials on Friday said another 10,526 people in Illinois tested positive for COVID-19, and another 148 people died from the virus.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Anticipation high as states prepare for initial doses of coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago elaborates on the latest medical developments regarding the pandemic.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago elaborates on the latest medical developments regarding the pandemic.
Your Take: Bringing kids back to the classroom during a pandemic
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of trades and backgrounds give their thoughts on students returning to in-person learning in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge.
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of trades and backgrounds give their thoughts on students returning to in-person learning in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge.
Couple arrested after boarding plane to Hawaii knowing they were infected with COVID-19, police say
A couple who tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Hawaii was arrested and booked for knowingly endangering others after boarding a United Airlines flight.
A couple who tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Hawaii was arrested and booked for knowingly endangering others after boarding a United Airlines flight.
Mayor Lightfoot, city officials announce Chicago winter preparations
On Thursday, Mayor Lightfoot and city officials met to remind Chicagoans about the city's winter plans, even though they look different from previous years.
On Thursday, Mayor Lightfoot and city officials met to remind Chicagoans about the city's winter plans, even though they look different from previous years.
Suburban hotel faces backlash after hosting giant wedding despite COVID-19 protocols
A suburban hotel is apologizing after it was caught hosting a giant wedding, despite COVID-19 protocols.
A suburban hotel is apologizing after it was caught hosting a giant wedding, despite COVID-19 protocols.
Gov. Pritzker encourages residents to follow COVID-19 mitigations, donate blood
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday reported 10,959 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday reported 10,959 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19.
Doctors warn children infected with COVID-19 may be at risk of heart failure and damage
A report from a group of U.S. doctors suggests COVID-19 can trigger a type of heart failure in children that is normally only seen in adults.
A report from a group of U.S. doctors suggests COVID-19 can trigger a type of heart failure in children that is normally only seen in adults.
Houston-area ICU doctor who treated COVID-19 patients dies from virus
Dr. Carlos Araujo Preza, 51, of The Woodlands lost his life to COVID-19 after treating ICU COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Carlos Araujo Preza, 51, of The Woodlands lost his life to COVID-19 after treating ICU COVID-19 patients.
Poll: One-third of African Americans say someone close to them has died of COVID-19
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.