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.
Lyric Opera of Chicago cancels fall season due to coronavirus pandemic
The Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera have canceled the fall portions of their 2020-21 seasons due to the new coronavirus.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera have canceled the fall portions of their 2020-21 seasons due to the new coronavirus.
72 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 72 people died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,398.
Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 72 people died from the coronavirus, raising the state’s death toll to 6,398.
Evanston businessman faces federal COVID-19 fraud charges
An Evanston business owner is facing charges after allegedly fraudulently applying for more than $400,000 in aid from the CARES Act Payroll Protection Program.
An Evanston business owner is facing charges after allegedly fraudulently applying for more than $400,000 in aid from the CARES Act Payroll Protection Program.
Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and was self-isolating on the advice of his doctor.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and was self-isolating on the advice of his doctor.
Cook County reports 22 more deaths from COVID-19
Cook County officials on Tuesday said another 22 people have died from COVID-19, raising the countywide death toll to 4,331.
Cook County officials on Tuesday said another 22 people have died from COVID-19, raising the countywide death toll to 4,331.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.