Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
27 COVID deaths at LaSalle vets nursing home prompts probe
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
New COVID testing site opens near Midway
There were huge lines Tuesday as the City of Chicago opened up a new testing center for COVID-19.
There were huge lines Tuesday as the City of Chicago opened up a new testing center for COVID-19.
Illinois will be getting fewer vaccine doses than initially thought
State health officials originally thought they would be getting an initial shipment of roughly 400,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, but on Tuesday we learned it's probably going to be only about a fifth of that.
State health officials originally thought they would be getting an initial shipment of roughly 400,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, but on Tuesday we learned it's probably going to be only about a fifth of that.
RadioShack gets another shot, this time with e-commerce
RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.
RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
COVID-19 vaccine to be rolled out by 'end of the second week in December,' CDC director projects
A coronavirus vaccine will begin to become available in the United States "probably by the end of the second week in December," CDC Director Robert Redfield said Tuesday.
A coronavirus vaccine will begin to become available in the United States "probably by the end of the second week in December," CDC Director Robert Redfield said Tuesday.
CDC considering shortening coronavirus quarantine period: report
The CDC is considering shortening the current coronavirus quarantine timeline from 14 days, in hopes the change will inspire more people to comply with the guidelines, according to a report.
The CDC is considering shortening the current coronavirus quarantine timeline from 14 days, in hopes the change will inspire more people to comply with the guidelines, according to a report.
Illinois: Fraudulent jobless claims soar during pandemic
More than 212,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits have been filed since March 1, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
More than 212,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits have been filed since March 1, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
1 judge, 3 more employees of chief judge’s office test positive for COVID-19
A judge and three more employees in the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday.
A judge and three more employees in the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday.
Illinois reports 9,469 new cases of coronavirus, 125 more deaths
State health officials reported on Tuesday that another 125 people in Illinois have died from COVID-19.
State health officials reported on Tuesday that another 125 people in Illinois have died from COVID-19.
States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Google offering several tools to evaluate COVID-19 exposure risk in Chicago
Justin Burr, a Google tech expert, talks about what they're doing to give accurate and real-time information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Chicago and beyond.
Justin Burr, a Google tech expert, talks about what they're doing to give accurate and real-time information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Chicago and beyond.
Economists urge Congress to send out second round of $1,200 stimulus checks
A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.
A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.
About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.