Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
Latest developments regarding Chicago's COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the rollout of coronavirus vaccines across Chicago.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the rollout of coronavirus vaccines across Chicago.
California couple makes last-minute changes after bride tests positive for virus
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
'We’re going to see a climbing death toll': Morgues, hospitals overflow amid coronavirus surge
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
LA County Supervisor dines at restaurant hours after voting to ban outdoor dining
Protesters gathered outside the home of LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl on Tuesday after a FOX 11 report revealed hours after she voted to ban outdoor dining she dined outdoors herself.
Protesters gathered outside the home of LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl on Tuesday after a FOX 11 report revealed hours after she voted to ban outdoor dining she dined outdoors herself.
World AIDS Day: Chicago increases funding for HIV care and prevention amid pandemic
While the number of new HIV cases in Chicago is dropping, AIDS has not gone away -- and COVID is complicating things.
While the number of new HIV cases in Chicago is dropping, AIDS has not gone away -- and COVID is complicating things.
Chicago officials prepare for vaccine distribution in coming weeks
“Two weeks from today, we could be talking about vaccination, a lot of details to come. We are ready when this vaccine is available,” said Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
“Two weeks from today, we could be talking about vaccination, a lot of details to come. We are ready when this vaccine is available,” said Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
41 attendees of swingers convention in New Orleans test positive for COVID-19
Bob Hannaford, the organizer of the annual Naughty in N'awlins swingers gathering wrote in a blog post that "If I could go back in time, I would not produce this event again."
Bob Hannaford, the organizer of the annual Naughty in N'awlins swingers gathering wrote in a blog post that "If I could go back in time, I would not produce this event again."
CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with negative test result
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
GOP senators find bodybags with anti-Trump notes on their front porches
"GOP senators led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have been blocking House-passed COVID relief for months," the activists said. "Today we brought the bodies to their doorsteps."
"GOP senators led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have been blocking House-passed COVID relief for months," the activists said. "Today we brought the bodies to their doorsteps."
Michigan husband and wife, married for nearly 50 years, die of coronavirus just seconds apart
A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."
A Michigan couple married for nearly 50 years died within seconds of one another. "The time on both of their death certificates is 4:23 p.m., because (the difference) was too close to call," their daughter said. "It's like they met right after they died and went up to heaven together."
The US added 4M COVID-19 cases in November, more than most countries reported all year
The United States recorded a staggering 4 million new COVID-19 cases in the month of November alone, eclipsing the total number of cases reported in most other countries since the global pandemic began.
The United States recorded a staggering 4 million new COVID-19 cases in the month of November alone, eclipsing the total number of cases reported in most other countries since the global pandemic began.
1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
New safer-at-home order takes effect starting Monday in LA County
Los Angeles County health officials are issuing another safer-at-home order as the county continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Los Angeles County health officials are issuing another safer-at-home order as the county continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Oregon nurse placed on leave for bragging on TikTok about not wearing a mask
An oncology nurse in Oregon has been placed on administrative leave after she bragged on social media that she does not wear a mask in public and flouts other COVID-19 restrictions.
An oncology nurse in Oregon has been placed on administrative leave after she bragged on social media that she does not wear a mask in public and flouts other COVID-19 restrictions.
13 more employees at Cook County chief judge's office test positive for coronavirus
A judge and 12 more employees at the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for COVID-19, the judge’s office reported Tuesday.
A judge and 12 more employees at the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for COVID-19, the judge’s office reported Tuesday.
Coronavirus was present in US earlier than initially thought: Study
A recent study found traces of the virus in blood donations collected starting in December of last year.
A recent study found traces of the virus in blood donations collected starting in December of last year.
Biden: Coronavirus relief package during lame-duck period likely 'just a start'
President-elect Joe Biden added that his transition team was “already working” on additional relief measures to be proposed in the next session of Congress.
President-elect Joe Biden added that his transition team was “already working” on additional relief measures to be proposed in the next session of Congress.