Notre Dame cancels classes for 2 weeks after COVID spike

Notre Dame University on Tuesday canceled in-person undergraduate classes for two weeks after a spike of coronavirus cases that occurred since the semester began Aug. 10.

COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director

Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.

Wisconsin removed from Chicago's list of states where visitors must quarantine for 2 weeks

Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks

21 arrested in $250K coronavirus unemployment fraud scheme using California inmates' information

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.

FDA warns of false COVID-19 test results from Thermo Fisher kit

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned health care providers of false-positive coronavirus test results using the Thermo Fisher Scientific TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit.

Husband of woman who prayed every day outside hospital for his recovery has died

A woman kept her promise until the end of praying outside her husband's hospital window for more than a month as he lay in a coma fighting COVID-19.

Pritzker rolls back 'Metro East' reopening after COVID-19 increase

A new warning from Governor JB Pritzker as one of Illinois’ regions is rolling back its reopening for the first time.

Illinois launches online COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers

Illinois public health officials on Monday launched a COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers to assess their risk before leaving the state.

US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound

A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.

CFD academy suspends operations after multiple COVID-19 cases reported

The Chicago Fire Department is suspending training at the Robert J. Quinn Fire Academy after multiple people tested positive for COVID-19.

1,773 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Illinois, 12 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,773 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 12 additional confirmed deaths.

Chicago's $66M coronavirus hospital treats just 38 patients: Pastor says situation 'very unfortunate'

Large amounts of taxpayer funding being used for the coronavirus response as opposed to Chicago’s neglected neighborhoods is “unfortunate,” said pastor and community activist Corey Brooks.