Illinois adds 1,612 cases of coronavirus, 8 additional deaths
New mitigation efforts were announced Monday by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and public health officials for Will and Kankakee counties in an effort to the tamp down an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in those areas.
New mitigation efforts were announced Monday by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and public health officials for Will and Kankakee counties in an effort to the tamp down an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in those areas.
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
CPS principal pens childrens book about COVID-19
Chicago Public Schools Vanessa Johnson talks about her book 'No Hugs, No Bugs,' which encourages children to social distance with loved ones during the pandemic.
Chicago Public Schools Vanessa Johnson talks about her book 'No Hugs, No Bugs,' which encourages children to social distance with loved ones during the pandemic.
Biden says he would shut down economy if scientists recommended it
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.
UIC to start COVID-19 vaccine trial Monday
The University of Illinois at Chicago will begin clinical trials Monday on a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
The University of Illinois at Chicago will begin clinical trials Monday on a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
University of Illinois releases plan to curb a COVID-19 outbreak on campus this fall
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about the school's plans for reopening amid the coronavirus outbreak.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones talks about the school's plans for reopening amid the coronavirus outbreak.
More Chicago-area schools switch to online learning after COVID-19 cases pop up
More Chicago-area schools are switching to online learning after COVID-19 cases have popped up. St. Rita's, Loyola Academy and St. Alexander are just a few of the schools who have decided to abandon in-person learning, at least for now.
More Chicago-area schools are switching to online learning after COVID-19 cases have popped up. St. Rita's, Loyola Academy and St. Alexander are just a few of the schools who have decided to abandon in-person learning, at least for now.
Biden has not been tested for coronavirus, deputy campaign manager says
Despite not being tested himself, Biden has laid out a plan for free testing nationwide, expanding testing sites, having federal safety regulators enforce testing at work, and assembling at least 100,000 contact tracers to find people exposed to the virus.
Despite not being tested himself, Biden has laid out a plan for free testing nationwide, expanding testing sites, having federal safety regulators enforce testing at work, and assembling at least 100,000 contact tracers to find people exposed to the virus.
Iowa officials say a young child has died from coronavirus as school prepare to reopen
As dozens of Iowa school districts prepare to open on Monday, the state health department announced that a child under the age of 5 died from coronavirus complications. The virus has killed more than a thousand Iowa residents so far.
As dozens of Iowa school districts prepare to open on Monday, the state health department announced that a child under the age of 5 died from coronavirus complications. The virus has killed more than a thousand Iowa residents so far.
Some students trying to take ACT, SAT tests are being assigned to test sites in other states
High school seniors in Illinois and elsewhere are struggling to register for SAT and ACT tests. Some who get registered are being assigned to test sites in other states.
High school seniors in Illinois and elsewhere are struggling to register for SAT and ACT tests. Some who get registered are being assigned to test sites in other states.
British medical leaders, prime minister urge parents to send children back to school
"Very few, if any, children or teenagers will come to long-term harm from COVID-19 due solely to attending school," British medical officers said. "This has to be set against a certainty of long-term harm to many children and young people from not attending school."
"Very few, if any, children or teenagers will come to long-term harm from COVID-19 due solely to attending school," British medical officers said. "This has to be set against a certainty of long-term harm to many children and young people from not attending school."
Trump pushes 'convalescent plasma' to treat COVID, but researchers say jury is still out
Sunday night, President Trump announced 'emergency authorization' for 'convalescent plasma'. That's blood from people who have recovered from COVID. More than 64,000 COVID-19 patients in the U.S. have been treated with plasma so far. There's been little data on how effective it is or whether it must be administered fairly early in an illness to make a significant difference, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at Vanderbilt University.
Sunday night, President Trump announced 'emergency authorization' for 'convalescent plasma'. That's blood from people who have recovered from COVID. More than 64,000 COVID-19 patients in the U.S. have been treated with plasma so far. There's been little data on how effective it is or whether it must be administered fairly early in an illness to make a significant difference, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious diseases expert at Vanderbilt University.
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
13 killed in coronavirus raid at nightclub; police tried to enforce lockdown and caused a stampede
TRAGEDY: 13 people suffocated to death in a stairwell at a nightclub when police raided the place. Officers were trying to enforce Peru's coronavirus lockdown. The attendees panicked and ran for the stairwell, where they piled up on top of each other and died. 23 survivors were arrested, and of those, 15 tested positive for coronavirus.
TRAGEDY: 13 people suffocated to death in a stairwell at a nightclub when police raided the place. Officers were trying to enforce Peru's coronavirus lockdown. The attendees panicked and ran for the stairwell, where they piled up on top of each other and died. 23 survivors were arrested, and of those, 15 tested positive for coronavirus.
AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Health officials report 1,893 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 6 additional deaths
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,893 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 6 additional deaths.
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,893 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 6 additional deaths.
Vacationers, migrants drive Italy's surge in COVID-19 cases
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
Massachusetts police are searching for a serial hugger who gave unwelcome “COVID hugs” to strangers shopping at a Walmart last week.
Massachusetts police are searching for a serial hugger who gave unwelcome “COVID hugs” to strangers shopping at a Walmart last week.
Trump to reveal coronavirus 'breakthrough' therapeutic, WH press secretary says
President Trump plans to hold a news conference Sunday evening regarding a potential major therapeutic “breakthrough” for treating the coronavirus.
President Trump plans to hold a news conference Sunday evening regarding a potential major therapeutic “breakthrough” for treating the coronavirus.
Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."