$10.2M in COVID-19 test kits ordered by FEMA reportedly unusable, produced in ‘unsanitary conditions’
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reportedly urging states not to use COVID-19 testing supplies that were manufactured by a Texas company known as Fillakit due to the fact that the plastic used to make the kits were produced in “unsanitary conditions.”
Washington state woman furloughed over coronavirus gives away hundreds of lasagnas to people in need
Washington state resident Michelle Brenner began cooking lasagna after she was furloughed from her menswear store job following the coronavirus outbreak and started handing out pieces for free to help those in need.
Washington state resident Michelle Brenner began cooking lasagna after she was furloughed from her menswear store job following the coronavirus outbreak and started handing out pieces for free to help those in need.
Pregnant women with coronavirus are 5 times more likely to be hospitalized, data from CDC shows
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.
Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19, doctors manage to save baby
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby,
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby,
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
39 more people die of COVID-19 in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Friday said another 39 people have died from COVID-19, raising the statewide death toll to 6,847.
Illinois health officials on Friday said another 39 people have died from COVID-19, raising the statewide death toll to 6,847.
Model shows that 33,000 American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
American Airlines to resume full-capacity flights starting July 1 amid coronavirus pandemic
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.
States retreat as new virus cases hit an all-time high in US
While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
While the increase is believed to reflect, in part, greatly expanded testing, experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country, especially in the South and West.
16 NBA players test positive as restart nears
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.
Working from home is costing Americans more than working from the office
As more companies signal working from home will become a permanent part of the new normal, experts believe it may force an adjustment for households that are left struggling to balance the monthly budget.
As more companies signal working from home will become a permanent part of the new normal, experts believe it may force an adjustment for households that are left struggling to balance the monthly budget.
Dr. David Zich talks about move to Phase 4 in Illinois
Illinois is now in phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Dr. David Zich with Northwestern Medicine weighs in on this and other issues.
Illinois is now in phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Dr. David Zich with Northwestern Medicine weighs in on this and other issues.
Texas man with coronavirus infects 17 relatives at surprise birthday party
Now 18 so far have contracted the illness, including two children, four seniors and a cancer patient.
Now 18 so far have contracted the illness, including two children, four seniors and a cancer patient.
Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
Families helping families during coronavirus pandemic
You don't need a lot of money to help others survive long-term unemployment, caused by the pandemic. One family in Barrington started a movement that has families feeding families.
You don't need a lot of money to help others survive long-term unemployment, caused by the pandemic. One family in Barrington started a movement that has families feeding families.
Who hasn't heard of COVID-19 by now? More than you think
The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.
The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.
Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
‘Face mask exemption cards’ circulating online are fake, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning regarding fake posters and flyers circulating on the internet that exempt individuals from wearing face masks in public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning regarding fake posters and flyers circulating on the internet that exempt individuals from wearing face masks in public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy
“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.
“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.
Chicago beaches likely to reopen 'shortly after' Fourth of July, health official says
You might not have to wait much longer to hit the beach in Chicago.
You might not have to wait much longer to hit the beach in Chicago.