Pope leads mass for regular congregants for the first time since coronavirus outbreak began

Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday with regular congregants for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began. The congregants had to wear masks, but the Pope did not wear one.

Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out

Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.

Summer camps go virtual in wake of quarantine
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Jeremy Benson talks about how summer camps are transitioning online in wake of COVID-19 restrictions.

China, Korea, Egypt report rise in COVID-19 cases as curbs ease

China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.  

Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.

Illinois reports 29 more COVID-19 deaths, 673 additional cases

The Illinois Department of Health reported on Saturday that 29 people had died of coronavirus in the past 24 hour period.

Online petition to delay July reopening of Disneyland Resorts gains momentum

An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.

17 more coronavirus deaths in Indiana; total tops 2,400

Seventeen more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state more than 2,400 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections since mid-March, health officials said Saturday.

Chicago creates virtual memorial for virus victims

An online memorial has been created to remember thousands of Chicagoans who have died after being infected with the coronavirus.

Pritzker cancels Illinois fairs over coronavirus concerns

The Illinois State Fair in Springfield and the Du Quoin State Fair have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.

Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state

Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.

77 more people die from COVID-19 in Illinois

Illinois health officials on Friday said another 77 people died from the coronavirus, raising the statewide death toll to 6,260.