Stick-on device relays real-time data about coronavirus symptom to doctors
Professor John Rogers from Northwestern University talks about the conversion of a device originally used to help stroke patients into a COVID-19 symptom tracker.
Professor John Rogers from Northwestern University talks about the conversion of a device originally used to help stroke patients into a COVID-19 symptom tracker.
The future of large events in wake of COVID-19
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. David Zich of Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
25th employee contracts COVID-19, 3 positive antibody test at Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 25 and three workers have received positive antibody test results.
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 25 and three workers have received positive antibody test results.
Impact of major events such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago being cancelled this summer in Chicago
Kelly Bauer from Block Club Chicago talks about the fallout from Chicago cancelling major summer events such as Lollapalooza and the Air and Water Show due to COVID-19 concerns.
Kelly Bauer from Block Club Chicago talks about the fallout from Chicago cancelling major summer events such as Lollapalooza and the Air and Water Show due to COVID-19 concerns.
Will County Jail reports first case of COVID-19 among inmates
The Will County Jail has had its first inmate test positive for the coronavirus, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.
The Will County Jail has had its first inmate test positive for the coronavirus, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.
Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact-tracers to get personal information from victims
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
95 more COVID-19 deaths in Illinois
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced 95 more deaths attributed to COVID-19, raising the state’s toll to 6,018.
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced 95 more deaths attributed to COVID-19, raising the state’s toll to 6,018.
Indiana officials report 23 more coronavirus deaths
Twenty-three more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state 2,339 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections in less than three months, health officials said Tuesday.
Twenty-three more people have died in Indiana with coronavirus infections, giving the state 2,339 deaths of those with confirmed or presumed infections in less than three months, health officials said Tuesday.
WHO says comments on asymptomatic individuals a ‘misunderstanding’
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, other major events canceled in Chicago this summer
Several major events in Chicago such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and the Air and Water Show have been canceled this summer as the city looks to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
Several major events in Chicago such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and the Air and Water Show have been canceled this summer as the city looks to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
Chicago loses another big trade show to pandemic
The financial cost of the coronavirus crisis in Chicago continues to climb as another major trade show has been canceled.
The financial cost of the coronavirus crisis in Chicago continues to climb as another major trade show has been canceled.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Polls show how Americans are adjusting to reopening
Recent surveys shed light on how Americans are reacting to the phased reopenings across the country.
Recent surveys shed light on how Americans are reacting to the phased reopenings across the country.
U of Chicago team develops better way to disinfect N95 masks
A group of researchers from the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient way to disinfect N95 mask which are in high demand amid the pandemic.
A group of researchers from the University of Chicago have developed a more efficient way to disinfect N95 mask which are in high demand amid the pandemic.
TinkRworks pivots to making face shields for first responders, healthcare workers,
Anu Mahajan, CEO and founder of TinkRworks, talks about how they've shifted gears to helping frontline workers get PPE during the pandemic.
Anu Mahajan, CEO and founder of TinkRworks, talks about how they've shifted gears to helping frontline workers get PPE during the pandemic.
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
45 more COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Cook County
Another 45 people in Cook County have died from COVID-19, officials announced Monday.
Another 45 people in Cook County have died from COVID-19, officials announced Monday.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Chicago's Catholic churches reopen after closing due to COVID-19
Catholic churches in Chicago that reopened this past weekend for in-person services after having been closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to increase capacity this week.
Catholic churches in Chicago that reopened this past weekend for in-person services after having been closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to increase capacity this week.