Doctors say COVID-19 may be losing its potency
Doctors across the world are offering early but encouraging reports that the coronavirus may be losing stream and becoming less deadly. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in.
Doctors across the world are offering early but encouraging reports that the coronavirus may be losing stream and becoming less deadly. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in.
Dr. John Whyte: Moving forward with COVID-19
Many people are confused about what to do to stay safe as we enter this confusing new stage of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer, shares his perspective.
Many people are confused about what to do to stay safe as we enter this confusing new stage of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. John Whyte, WebMD chief medical officer, shares his perspective.
Pritzker announces rent support, business relief fund
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Illinoisans struggling to pay mortgages and rent and small businesses, all impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, will have access to $900 million in grants, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Bars, breweries in Chicago reopen for outdoor service
You have some new ways to get your drink on in Chicago.
You have some new ways to get your drink on in Chicago.
Suburban golf course turns parking lot into drive-in movie theater
Drive-in movie theaters are back in business and a suburban golf course is making sure it is part of the recent trend.
Drive-in movie theaters are back in business and a suburban golf course is making sure it is part of the recent trend.
87 more people died from the coronavirus in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Wednesday said another 87 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 6,485.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday said another 87 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 6,485.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
'An extraordinarily dangerous move’: Tulsa officials, health experts urge Trump to reconsider rally
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
Timely documentary explores trauma incurred on overworked doctors
Robyn Symon talks about takeaways from her new documentary, 'Do No Harm,' which examines the mental toll exacted on doctors during long shifts and constant stress.
Robyn Symon talks about takeaways from her new documentary, 'Do No Harm,' which examines the mental toll exacted on doctors during long shifts and constant stress.
Indiana reports 24 more COVID-19 deaths, 264 more cases
Twenty-four more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while the state’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 41,000, state health officials said Wednesday.
Twenty-four more Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, while the state’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 41,000, state health officials said Wednesday.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
California prisons to release up to 3,500 more inmates to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Steroid shows promise in reducing death risk of sickest COVID-19 patients
Dr. Kaililah Gates from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the latest study that shows a common steroid can help reduce death risk of the sickest COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Kaililah Gates from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the latest study that shows a common steroid can help reduce death risk of the sickest COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus: 16 people test positive after night out at Florida bar
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
China's new coronavirus outbreak raises fears for rest of the world
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
7-Eleven Day canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, but chain still giving out free July Slurpees
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
US COVID-19 deaths now projected to surpass 200K by October 1, according to University of Washington
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.