Nearly 1,600 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths confirmed in Illinois
Illinois saw a rise in COVID-19 cases Wednesday as health officials announced 1,598 new cases and 23 additional deaths.
Illinois saw a rise in COVID-19 cases Wednesday as health officials announced 1,598 new cases and 23 additional deaths.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
Psychologist explains why some people refuse to wear masks, even at odds to their own health
Dr. Josh Kaplow explains why people hate being told what to do in regards to wearing masks.
Dr. Josh Kaplow explains why people hate being told what to do in regards to wearing masks.
World coronavirus cases near 15M; Trump says things will get worse
As the world case count neared the 15 million mark, with more than 617,000 killed, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has continued to see large outbreaks.
As the world case count neared the 15 million mark, with more than 617,000 killed, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has continued to see large outbreaks.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Living wills on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic
Lindsey Paige Markus Chuhak & Tecson talks about why they've seen an increase of living wills due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak.
Lindsey Paige Markus Chuhak & Tecson talks about why they've seen an increase of living wills due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
Attention job seekers: Get a free professional headshot on Wednesday
If you're among those looking for work and need fresh headshots, here's your chance to get them done for free.
If you're among those looking for work and need fresh headshots, here's your chance to get them done for free.
Beloved Wrigleyville bar closing for good due to Chicago's new COVID restrictions
Hundreds of people tried jamming into Guthrie’s Tavern in Wrigleyville Tuesday night after the bar announced it is permanently closing on Thursday because of the city’s new COVID restrictions.
Hundreds of people tried jamming into Guthrie’s Tavern in Wrigleyville Tuesday night after the bar announced it is permanently closing on Thursday because of the city’s new COVID restrictions.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
COVID-19 likely to be around for ‘decades,’ UK scientist says
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
955 more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 955 people have tested positive for COVID-19, while another 23 people died from the disease.
Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 955 people have tested positive for COVID-19, while another 23 people died from the disease.
COVID-19 infection rates in many areas likely 10 times higher than official case counts, CDC study finds
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Chicago adds Kansas to list of states under travel quarantine order
Chicago added Kansas to its list of 18 states with an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, directing travelers coming from the state to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face potential fines.
Chicago added Kansas to its list of 18 states with an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, directing travelers coming from the state to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face potential fines.
Comcast extends free internet services for low-income families through end of 2020
Comcast also plans to continue to waive the requirement for customers to be clear of past-due balances on their account in order to allow them to qualify for the extension.
Comcast also plans to continue to waive the requirement for customers to be clear of past-due balances on their account in order to allow them to qualify for the extension.
Remote jobs during coronavirus hiring for six-figure salaries now
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.