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."
More than 300,000 student laptops won't arrive in time for school year
In Abilene (Texas), school official say they ordered 6,000 laptops in May -- but have been told they won't arrive until November. In Alabama, 20 school districts are still waiting on 33,000 laptops. Across the country, the story is the same -- and until those computers arrive, "online school" won't happen.
In Abilene (Texas), school official say they ordered 6,000 laptops in May -- but have been told they won't arrive until November. In Alabama, 20 school districts are still waiting on 33,000 laptops. Across the country, the story is the same -- and until those computers arrive, "online school" won't happen.
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
U of Alabama bans student events, off-campus parties, fraternity parties
The University of Alabama has banned off-campus parties, frat parties and basically any other kind of event except for classes after huge crowds of students gathered at bars. Students are being arrested by Tuscaloosa police for mask violations.
The University of Alabama has banned off-campus parties, frat parties and basically any other kind of event except for classes after huge crowds of students gathered at bars. Students are being arrested by Tuscaloosa police for mask violations.
Elderly veterans will gather on battleship to mark anniversary of Japan surrender despite virus
Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."
Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."
Notre Dame reports another 24 cases of coronavirus for total of 372 confirmed cases
Notre Dame University reported another 24 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, for a total of 372 cases.
Notre Dame University reported another 24 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, for a total of 372 cases.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
Illinois reports 2,356 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,356 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 17 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,356 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 17 additional deaths.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
Low humidity, drier air may contribute to increased COVID-19 transmission risk, researchers find
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.