US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID antibody drug: here's what we know
U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.
U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.
Salvation Army launches new type of Red Kettle campaign amid pandemic
The Salvation Army is allowing anyone to start an online Red Kettle fundraiser this year amid the pandemic.
The Salvation Army is allowing anyone to start an online Red Kettle fundraiser this year amid the pandemic.
Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
US adds more than 1M COVID-19 cases in November alone
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.
COVID surge forces Legislative veto session postponement
Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly announced Tuesday the postponement of the Legislature’s veto session due to the surge of COVID-19 in the state.
Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly announced Tuesday the postponement of the Legislature’s veto session due to the surge of COVID-19 in the state.
Biden coronavirus adviser warns US facing ‘darkest’ days of entire pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
AMC launches private theater rentals nationwide after pilot program entices moviegoers
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
The trial program in October resulted in more than 110,000 inquiries.
U.S. bankruptcy court approves sale of J.C. Penney
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.
5 employees of chief judge’s office, 2 juvenile detention center residents test positive for COVID-19
Five more employees in the office of the chief Cook County judge have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with two residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, officials announced Tuesday.
Five more employees in the office of the chief Cook County judge have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with two residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, officials announced Tuesday.
Illinois surpasses 500,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
Illinois set another single-day record for coronavirus infections Tuesday, pushing the total number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the state since the pandemic began past 500,000.
Illinois set another single-day record for coronavirus infections Tuesday, pushing the total number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the state since the pandemic began past 500,000.
Gov. Pritzker not ruling out new stay-at-home order as coronavirus cases skyrocket
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
Biden targets coronavirus as his White House transition begins
President-elect Joe Biden signaled strongly on Monday that fighting the raging pandemic will be the immediate priority of his new administration, an abrupt shift from President Donald Trump’s more unworried approach to the virus, as the nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases.
President-elect Joe Biden signaled strongly on Monday that fighting the raging pandemic will be the immediate priority of his new administration, an abrupt shift from President Donald Trump’s more unworried approach to the virus, as the nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 90% effective
Pfizer Inc. said Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine may be a remarkable 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results that nevertheless brought a big burst of optimism to a world desperate for the means to finally bring the catastrophic outbreak under control.
Pfizer Inc. said Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine may be a remarkable 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results that nevertheless brought a big burst of optimism to a world desperate for the means to finally bring the catastrophic outbreak under control.
FDA authorizes emergency use of Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
US surpasses 10 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Royal Caribbean will look for volunteers to go on test cruises, reports say
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Additional coronavirus restrictions imposed on 3 regions in Illinois
Illinois officials on Monday announced new coronavirus restrictions for certain parts of the state amid a sharp rise in cases.
Illinois officials on Monday announced new coronavirus restrictions for certain parts of the state amid a sharp rise in cases.