Dr. Anthony Fauci hopeful for a vaccine by late 2020, early 2021

The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.

UChicago scientists explore new digital testing method to detect COVID-19
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Evgeny Izumchenko, assistant professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their work evaluating a new digital method of testing saliva for COVID-19.

Widespread mask-wearing could stifle second wave of COVID-19: study
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Dr. Richard Stutt from the University of Cambridge talks about their study that found largescale mask-wearing could be integral in staving off a second wave of coronavirus.

The importance of remaining vigilant during quarantine fatigue
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Zachary Sikora, a clinical psychologist at Northwestern Medicine, explains why you shouldn't succumb to quarantine fatigue.

Illinois lawmaker thinks Trump supporters made right decision not wearing facemasks at Tulsa rally

The president's campaign did distribute thousands of facemasks at the Tulsa rally over the weekend, but few supporters wore them. An outspoken Illinois lawmaker thinks they made the right decision.

Indiana woman marks 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19, beating cancer and living through WWII

Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.

COVID-19 death toll in US has surpassed the number of Americans killed in WWI

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States has surpassed the number of Americans who were killed during WWI, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

26 more COVID-19 deaths in Illinois

Illinois health officials announced another 26 more deaths from COVID-19, raising the statewide death toll to 6,671.

VA respiratory therapist charged with stealing supplies for COVID-19 patients, selling them on eBay

A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping

Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.