Publix buys over 11 million pounds of produce, 500K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks

Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.

What parents need to know about fully remote learning
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CPS' decision to go fully remote for the fall school year has left that same group wondering how to make the school year as effective as in-classroom learning. Matthew Pietrafetta talks about it what parents need to know.

UIC maintaining low positivity rate for coronavirus on campus
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Universities around the country are working to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus, including Chicago's universities. UIC chancellor Michael Amiridis talks about efforts on campus to limit the spread of the disease.

Is there advance warning of coronavirus in the sewers?
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Scientists are learning more about the novel coronavirus every day and from new sources, including the water we flush or send down the drain. Newsha Ghaeli discusses what we can learn by what?s flowing in the sewer systems beneath our feet.

'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.

Illinois reports 1,668 new COVID-19 cases

Illinois health officials on Monday said another 1,668 people have tested positive for the coronavirus while seven more people have died.

The health dangers of isolation for seniors during COVID-19
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We know that the coronavirus has been a time of loneliness with so many of us virtually trapped in our homes. It could get bad again as we head into the winter and no one suffers the effects of that isolation worse than seniors.

'Quiklabs' created to expedite COVID-19 testing anywhere
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Testing has been the countries biggest defense against COVID-19. Now one company has created a way to test anywhere with results available in minutes.

Evanston student designs health screening app
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You?ve probably answered health-screening questions before entering a public building. With children returning to school, a new invention makes the process easier and faster.

Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.

1,992 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 11 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,992 new confirmed cases of COIVD-19 in Illinois on Sunday and 11 additional deaths.

India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

Chicago's 'tamale guy' hospitalized with COVID-19

A popular Chicago restaurant owner known for his tamales has been hospitalized with COVID-19.

Study suggests people who believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories get the misinformation from social media

A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.