Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.

Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.

Illinois surpasses 9,000 COVID-19 deaths

Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 29 people have died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 9,026.

Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.

What we know about COVID-19 drug therapies
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Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, talks about the race to find an effective cure for COVID-19.

Parents, students fight to reopen schools as Illinois' virus positivity rate surges

Illinois’ COVID-19 positivity rate is surging as virus cases continue to increase. But many residents are still getting restless, fighting for schools to reopen.

2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.

US. Rep. Bost of Illinois says he’s recovering from COVID-19

A southern Illinois congressman said Monday he was recovering from a coronavirus infection that’s not caused serious illness.

Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces

A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.

Former CDC director says 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by end of October is ‘inevitable’

Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. could face 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by the end of the month.

Illinois reports 2,742 cases of coronavirus, 13 deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 2,742 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 321,892.

Navigating through negativity as we head into colder months and shorter days
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Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, a licensed clinical psychologist, talks about the importance of maintaining your mental health during the mounting uncertaintity of COVID-19 and effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more COVID-19 restrictions

Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.

Illinois reports 2,727 new coronavirus cases, 9 more deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 2,727 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 319,150.