Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff Marc Short has coronavirus
VP Mike Pence is going to stick to his busy campaign schedule even though his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Pence and his wife Karen have both tested negative, the White House said.
VP Mike Pence is going to stick to his busy campaign schedule even though his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Pence and his wife Karen have both tested negative, the White House said.
About 60,000 travelers arrive in Hawaii in first week of program requiring tests before flights
Hawaii has a new program requiring visitors to get tested before they arrive. If you do and you test negative, you get to skip quarantine. If you don't, you have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.
Hawaii has a new program requiring visitors to get tested before they arrive. If you do and you test negative, you get to skip quarantine. If you don't, you have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.
North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
Pope meets with Spanish prime minister without masks, in spite of recent COVID outbreak at Vatican
Pope Francis met with the Spanish prime minister Saturday at the Vatican, which has had an outbreak of COVID-19 infections in recent days. But, neither of them wore a face a mask during the public part of their meeting.
Pope Francis met with the Spanish prime minister Saturday at the Vatican, which has had an outbreak of COVID-19 infections in recent days. But, neither of them wore a face a mask during the public part of their meeting.
Polish president tests positive for coronavirus as cases surge in Poland
Polish President Andrzej Duda, 48, says he has coronavirus. On Saturday, Poland reported 13,628 new confirmed cases and a record daily number of COVID-19 deaths, 179. Also on Saturday, Polish police used pepper spray on protesters who were angry over new restrictions on large gatherings and sporting events.
Polish President Andrzej Duda, 48, says he has coronavirus. On Saturday, Poland reported 13,628 new confirmed cases and a record daily number of COVID-19 deaths, 179. Also on Saturday, Polish police used pepper spray on protesters who were angry over new restrictions on large gatherings and sporting events.
New Hampshire restaurant owner says he’d rather close than make employees, customers wear masks
A New Hampshire ice cream shop and restaurant shut down on Sunday after a customer reported them for not wearing masks or requiring diners to do so, the business announced on its Facebook page. And now, the owners refuse to open until they can operate the business the way they did pre-COVID-19.
A New Hampshire ice cream shop and restaurant shut down on Sunday after a customer reported them for not wearing masks or requiring diners to do so, the business announced on its Facebook page. And now, the owners refuse to open until they can operate the business the way they did pre-COVID-19.
Curfew goes into effect in Chicago for non-essential businesses
A 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Friday night for all non-essential businesses in Chicago, and restaurants are already feeling the strain.
A 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Friday night for all non-essential businesses in Chicago, and restaurants are already feeling the strain.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
Illinois Dr. Ngoze Ezike pleads for coronavirus precautions
Illinois’ public health director on Friday again pleaded with residents to wear face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus, breaking at one point and pausing to compose herself after reporting the day’s grim COVID-19 statistics.
Illinois’ public health director on Friday again pleaded with residents to wear face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus, breaking at one point and pausing to compose herself after reporting the day’s grim COVID-19 statistics.
US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
Illinois reports 3,874 new coronavirus cases, 31 more deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 3,874 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 364,033.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 3,874 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 364,033.
Birx warns Chicago's coronavirus closures won't suffice in this phase of pandemic, report says
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
Restaurant defies Pritzker's closure orders in attempt to stay afloat
John Scianna from Italian Pizza Kitchen in Roselle talks about why he is keeping his restaurant open despite threats from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders.
John Scianna from Italian Pizza Kitchen in Roselle talks about why he is keeping his restaurant open despite threats from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders.
The new normal as people return to work during and after COVID-19
Jeremy Glenn, labor and employment attorney at Cozen O'Connor P.C., talks about the complications and adjustments that need to be made as more people return to their jobs in wake of COVID-19.
Jeremy Glenn, labor and employment attorney at Cozen O'Connor P.C., talks about the complications and adjustments that need to be made as more people return to their jobs in wake of COVID-19.
COVID-19 'long haulers' experience symptoms months after beating virus
Some lucky people get COVID-19 and beat it within a week or two. But for others, the symptoms are sticking around for much longer than that.
Some lucky people get COVID-19 and beat it within a week or two. But for others, the symptoms are sticking around for much longer than that.
Lightfoot sets curfew for non-essential businesses, eliminates indoor bar service
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday a new curfew will be put in place for non-essential businesses beginning Friday and the elimination of indoor bar service as COVID-19 cases surge in the second wave.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday a new curfew will be put in place for non-essential businesses beginning Friday and the elimination of indoor bar service as COVID-19 cases surge in the second wave.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pritzker orders police patrols amid COVID spikes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that Illinois State Police will start patrolling bars and restaurants in regions of the state where coronavirus numbers are surging, and establishments that disregard his new restrictions could face sanctions including the loss of their liquor or gambling licenses.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that Illinois State Police will start patrolling bars and restaurants in regions of the state where coronavirus numbers are surging, and establishments that disregard his new restrictions could face sanctions including the loss of their liquor or gambling licenses.