Tanzanian president says prayers have stopped COVID-19, other countries are overreacting
The president of Tanzania says that prayers are reducing the number of coronavirus cases in his country, though American officials at the U.S. Embassy say that "all evidence points to exponential growth of the epidemic."
The president of Tanzania says that prayers are reducing the number of coronavirus cases in his country, though American officials at the U.S. Embassy say that "all evidence points to exponential growth of the epidemic."
Brazil putting bodies in mass graves
In Brazil, as mass graves are loaded with bodies of people dying from COVID-19 related causes, the virus is spreading to remote tribes with limited access to modern medicine.
In Brazil, as mass graves are loaded with bodies of people dying from COVID-19 related causes, the virus is spreading to remote tribes with limited access to modern medicine.
Poll: 63% of religious Americans believe COVID-19 pandemic is message from God for humanity to change
A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.
A poll of 1,002 adults was conducted April 30-May 4 that found that 31% of Americans who believe feel strongly that the virus is a sign from God telling humanity to change.
Illinois daily COVID-19 death toll drops to lows not seen in a couple weeks
Illinois daily death toll is trending lower, with about four dozen deaths reported on Sunday. The state was reporting on its website that 48 have died in the last 24 hours; the state's press release said 51.
Illinois daily death toll is trending lower, with about four dozen deaths reported on Sunday. The state was reporting on its website that 48 have died in the last 24 hours; the state's press release said 51.
In New York, if you're feeling sick or you're going back to work, you can get tested
All New Yorkers who are experiencing symptoms or who are about to return to work can now get coronavirus tests.
All New Yorkers who are experiencing symptoms or who are about to return to work can now get coronavirus tests.
Adler Planetarium lays off 120 employees due to pandemic
The planetarium had 308 employees when it filed its 2018 federal taxes, according to The Chicago Tribune.
The planetarium had 308 employees when it filed its 2018 federal taxes, according to The Chicago Tribune.
'Reopen Illinois' rallies held as Anti-Defamation League condemns Nazi imagery on signs
Hundreds of people attended "Reopen Illinois" rallies in Springfield and Chicago on Saturday as the Anti-Defamation League condemned Nazi imagery on signs.
Hundreds of people attended "Reopen Illinois" rallies in Springfield and Chicago on Saturday as the Anti-Defamation League condemned Nazi imagery on signs.
Former President Obama offers message to 2020 graduates in virtual ceremony
WATCH: Former President Barack Obama gave a commencement speech for 2020 graduates on Saturday night, since so many graduation ceremonies have been canceled because of coronavirus.
WATCH: Former President Barack Obama gave a commencement speech for 2020 graduates on Saturday night, since so many graduation ceremonies have been canceled because of coronavirus.
California city declares itself a "sanctuary" from Gov. Newsom's stay-at-home order
Atwater, Calif., has declared itself a "sanctuary" from Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home order and the mayor says businesses can open whenever owners feel like it.
Atwater, Calif., has declared itself a "sanctuary" from Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home order and the mayor says businesses can open whenever owners feel like it.
Results of more than 35,000 coronavirus tests are unreliable, AdventHealth says
AdventHealth says the results of more than 35,000 coronavirus tests, most of which were done in Florida, are unreliable.
AdventHealth says the results of more than 35,000 coronavirus tests, most of which were done in Florida, are unreliable.
‘Car-free’ zones planned for London to continue social distancing after COVID-19 lockdowns ease
The Mayor of London announced a plan for car-free zones in central London to help encourage social distancing after COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease.
The Mayor of London announced a plan for car-free zones in central London to help encourage social distancing after COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease.
Fewer people at Cook County Jail testing positive for coronavirus
Fewer people are testing positive for coronavirus at the Cook County Jail.
Fewer people are testing positive for coronavirus at the Cook County Jail.
71 more people die of COVID-19 causes in Illinois, first time in almost a week death toll is below 100
For the first time in almost a week, Illinois daily coronavirus death toll is under 100; Saturday, state officials said that 71 people had died.
For the first time in almost a week, Illinois daily coronavirus death toll is under 100; Saturday, state officials said that 71 people had died.
Colorado amends coronavirus death count - says fewer have died of COVID-19 than previously reported
Colorado has made a stunning and significant change to the way it counts COVID-19 deaths that reduced the statewide figure from more than 1,000 to 878, according to a report.
Colorado has made a stunning and significant change to the way it counts COVID-19 deaths that reduced the statewide figure from more than 1,000 to 878, according to a report.
Troubling new reality for law enforcement in the age of the coronavirus
The FBI says a man put on a surgical mask and walked into a convenience store looking to the world like a typical pandemic-era shopper. Then, he went to the counter, pulled out a small pistol, pointed it at the clerk and demanded that he open the cash register.
The FBI says a man put on a surgical mask and walked into a convenience store looking to the world like a typical pandemic-era shopper. Then, he went to the counter, pulled out a small pistol, pointed it at the clerk and demanded that he open the cash register.
Illinois nurse expresses regret for Wisconsin bar visit without mask
A northern Illinois nurse expressed regret Friday for not taking better precautions while visiting her sister’s Wisconsin bar after the Supreme Court overturned the state’s “Safer at Home” order.
A northern Illinois nurse expressed regret Friday for not taking better precautions while visiting her sister’s Wisconsin bar after the Supreme Court overturned the state’s “Safer at Home” order.
Vehicle stickers can be renewed at drive-up Illinois offices
Seven Driver Services’ locations run by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office will reopen Tuesday with drive-through service for motorists who need to renew vehicle registration stickers.
Seven Driver Services’ locations run by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office will reopen Tuesday with drive-through service for motorists who need to renew vehicle registration stickers.
Illinois agencies unsure about opening public pools this summer due to COVID-19
Illinois park districts are uncertain whether public pools can safely open this summer due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois park districts are uncertain whether public pools can safely open this summer due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Colorado updates coronavirus death count, says fewer have died than previously thought
Colorado has made a stunning and significant change to the way it counts COVID-19 deaths.
Colorado has made a stunning and significant change to the way it counts COVID-19 deaths.
Questions raised over accuracy of US coronavirus death toll
There’s a reason why some people believe government officials are exaggerating the number of COVID-19 fatalities.
There’s a reason why some people believe government officials are exaggerating the number of COVID-19 fatalities.