Illinois reports 6,222 new cases of coronavirus, 20 more deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 6,222 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 20 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 6,222 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 20 additional deaths.
10 more chief judge’s employees test positive for the coronavirus, including 7 at juvenile detention building
Ten more employees of Cook County’s Office of the Chief Judge have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Ten more employees of Cook County’s Office of the Chief Judge have tested positive for the coronavirus.
How COVID-19 can impact the heart
Dr. Clyde Yancy, chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the varying impacts of COVID-19 on patients' hearts.
Dr. Clyde Yancy, chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the varying impacts of COVID-19 on patients' hearts.
Trump suggests he will fire Fauci after Tuesday’s election
President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election.
President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election.
Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
Dr. Fauci: U.S. will have to deal with 'a whole lot of hurt' with COVID in next few weeks
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States "could not possibly be positioned more poorly" to stop the spread of coronavirus this fall. So far, 231,000 Americans have already died of COVID this year. For comparison, the CDC estimates that somewhere between 24,000 to 62,000 Americans died of flu-related causes during last winter's flu season.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States "could not possibly be positioned more poorly" to stop the spread of coronavirus this fall. So far, 231,000 Americans have already died of COVID this year. For comparison, the CDC estimates that somewhere between 24,000 to 62,000 Americans died of flu-related causes during last winter's flu season.
Indoor dining, bar service to shut down in North Central Illinois starting Wednesday
The state of Illinois is putting "Region 2" under COVID-19 resurgence mitigations on Wednesday. That means no indoor bar or restaurant service. The new regulations impact Rock Island, Henry, Bureau, Putnam, Kendall, Grundy, Mercer, Knox, Henderson, Warren, McDonough, Fulton, Stark, Marshall, Peoria, Tazwell, McLean, Woodford, Livingston, and Lasalle counties.
The state of Illinois is putting "Region 2" under COVID-19 resurgence mitigations on Wednesday. That means no indoor bar or restaurant service. The new regulations impact Rock Island, Henry, Bureau, Putnam, Kendall, Grundy, Mercer, Knox, Henderson, Warren, McDonough, Fulton, Stark, Marshall, Peoria, Tazwell, McLean, Woodford, Livingston, and Lasalle counties.
6,980 new coronavirus cases in Illinois as positivity rate reaches 8%
Coronavirus cases in Illinois continued their upward trend Sunday with another 6,980 cases, pushing the testing positivity rate to 8% — the highest it’s been since late May.
Coronavirus cases in Illinois continued their upward trend Sunday with another 6,980 cases, pushing the testing positivity rate to 8% — the highest it’s been since late May.
Demand for PPE remains high during surge of COVID-19 cases
Leo Friedman, founder and CEO of iPromo, evaluates the demand for PPE as we head into the colder months.
Leo Friedman, founder and CEO of iPromo, evaluates the demand for PPE as we head into the colder months.
Families celebrate Halloween in Chicago amid pandemic
Saturday is the third day in a row Illinois has set a new record for daily coronavirus cases. Despite that, families did what they could to celebrate Halloween safely in Chicago.
Saturday is the third day in a row Illinois has set a new record for daily coronavirus cases. Despite that, families did what they could to celebrate Halloween safely in Chicago.
Study: Trump rallies caused over 30,000 COVID cases, led to over 700 deaths
According to a new study, President Donald Trump's campaign rallies have led to over 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and likely caused the death of 700 Americans.
According to a new study, President Donald Trump's campaign rallies have led to over 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and likely caused the death of 700 Americans.
US reports nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases, breaking new single-day record
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Illinois adds 7,899 cases of coronavirus, including 46 additional deaths
Health officials on Saturday said another 7,899 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois on 92,636 tests.
Health officials on Saturday said another 7,899 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois on 92,636 tests.
Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
US adds another 500K COVID-19 cases in 1 week, a new record
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.
CDC releases guidelines for resumption of cruise ship operations starting Nov. 1
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
The CDC said it knows of 3,689 reported coronavirus cases and 41 deaths linked to cruises in U.S. waters between March and September.
US surpasses 9 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.