Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says

A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.

US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic

Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.

Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.

Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask

Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office

Rudy Giuliani’s son, a White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19

Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.

U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21

The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America. 

Tribune columnist shares her COVID-19 experience
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You know her as the writer from the Tribune who shares her personal experiences and homegrown stories that we can all relate to. But for her loyal readers, it came as a shock and surprise when she revealed she contracted COVID-19 and suffered some serious consequences. Heidi Stevens talks about her recovery.

Dr. John Coleman: Staying COVID-19 safe over the holidays
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We are less than a week away from one of the biggest family holiday gathering days of the year. We've all been told not to gather with groups, not to travel and not to leave our homes except when necessary. Northwestern pulmonologist John Coleman is encouraging everyone to follow the rules.

Masks, hygiene and safety during Thanksgiving
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Are you planning on wearing one during your holiday gatherings? MIT scientist Jill Crittenden is part of a consortium that has studied the effectiveness of mask and talks about masking up during the holidays.

Izzy the Frenchie launches new book, 'Wear the Damn Mask'
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When Izzy the Frenchie sat down to paw her new book, Wear the Damn Mask, she did so only with everyone's health and safety in mind. Izzy joined Good Day along with her owners Shane Jordan and Rick Henrix.

Pennsylvania's new requirements on testing, mask wearing go into effect on Friday

Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.

Chicago man jumps in lake every day to relieve stress

A Chicago man has found an unusual way to relieve the stress of the COVID pandemic. He jumps in Lake Michigan, every single day.

Local restaurants get creative to stay afloat amid pandemic

Manny’s Deli still has a lunch crowd some days, but with the dining room empty, all orders are to-go. The South Loop restaurant is trying to cook up some new ideas.

CDC pleads with Americans to avoid Thanksgiving travel

With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household.

COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests

According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.

FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).