UIH nurses prepare to strike Saturday, calling for fewer patients per nurse
The Union representing 1400 nurses is preparing to strike.
The Union representing 1400 nurses is preparing to strike.
New study from the CDC raises concerns for Illinois restaurants
A new study from the CDC found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have reported dining out in the 14 days before their diagnosis than those who tested negative.
A new study from the CDC found that people who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have reported dining out in the 14 days before their diagnosis than those who tested negative.
Study finds kids can bring coronavirus home from day care and infect relatives
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nebraska to end nearly all social distancing restrictions amid upward trend in new COVID-19 cases
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
The new rules will still limit the size of indoor gatherings in Nebraska, but will drop all other state-imposed mandates in favor of voluntary guidelines.
Study: COVID-19 can be more fatal than a heart attack for young adults
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
‘Don’t try and look at the rosy side of things’: Fauci says US must ‘hunker down’ for COVID-19-fraught winter
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
‘Get off the plane’: Passengers scold woman refusing to wear mask on flight
A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”
A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”
Over 2,100 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 32 deaths
Health officials announced Friday 2,145 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 32 additional deaths due to the disease.
Health officials announced Friday 2,145 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 32 additional deaths due to the disease.
Bradley University quarantines entire student body to limit spread of COVID-19
Bradley University President Stephen Standifird talks about their struggles to limit the spread of COVID-19 during off-campus gatherings for students.
Bradley University President Stephen Standifird talks about their struggles to limit the spread of COVID-19 during off-campus gatherings for students.
CDC says takeout is safer than indoor dining in terms of coronavirus exposure
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks the present dangers of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks the present dangers of the coronavirus outbreak.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
Illinois reports 1,953 new COVID-19 cases, 28 more deaths
Health officials on Thursday said another 1,953 people have tested positive for COVID-19, a slight bump in daily caseloads compared to the past three days.
Health officials on Thursday said another 1,953 people have tested positive for COVID-19, a slight bump in daily caseloads compared to the past three days.
Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
Moving trends to watch amid COVID-19
Chuck Kuhn, president and CEO of JK Moving Services, talks about trends he's noticed in the moving industry since the coronavirus outbreak.
Chuck Kuhn, president and CEO of JK Moving Services, talks about trends he's noticed in the moving industry since the coronavirus outbreak.
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Dr. Shikha Jain answers viewers' frequently asked questions about the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Shikha Jain answers viewers' frequently asked questions about the coronavirus outbreak.
Sweden's different approach to COVID-19 draws praise
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.