‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Medical journal slams Trump for ‘incoherent’ COVID-19 response, calls on Americans to vote him out
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
7 more workers at Juvenile Detention Center contract COVID-19
Seven more employees of Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Friday.
Seven more employees of Cook County’s Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Friday.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
FDA says trucks used to preserve human remains amid COVID-19 pandemic can also transport food
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
Illinois surpasses 4,000 COVID-19 deaths and 90,000 cases statewide
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,432 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 90,369.
Illinois health officials on Friday announced 2,432 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 90,369.
CDC says all models forecast increase in COVID-19 deaths in coming weeks, exceeding 100K by June 1
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
COVID-19 death count in Cook County surpasses 2,800
The Cook County medical examiner’s office on Friday announced another 57 deaths from COVID-19, raising the county’s total fatalities to 2,813.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office on Friday announced another 57 deaths from COVID-19, raising the county’s total fatalities to 2,813.
California's undocumented immigrant fund now up and running
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Indiana officials report 42 more coronavirus-related deaths
Forty-two more Indiana residents have died from coronavirus illnesses, pushing the state’s pandemic death toll from confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 to nearly 1,700, health officials said Friday.
Forty-two more Indiana residents have died from coronavirus illnesses, pushing the state’s pandemic death toll from confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 to nearly 1,700, health officials said Friday.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know so far
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman claiming to have COVID-19 spits in nurse’s face in Aurora: police
A 33-year-old woman claiming to be infected with COVID-19 allegedly spit in a nurse’s face early Monday in an Aurora hospital.
A 33-year-old woman claiming to be infected with COVID-19 allegedly spit in a nurse’s face early Monday in an Aurora hospital.
Importance of contact tracing in curtailing the spread of COVID-19
Dr. Raj Panjabi from Last Mile Health talks about how contact tracing can help snuff out the proliferaiton of pandemics such as COVID-19.
Dr. Raj Panjabi from Last Mile Health talks about how contact tracing can help snuff out the proliferaiton of pandemics such as COVID-19.
How to follow appropriate coronavirus etiquette in public
Dr. Colleen Cira from the Cira Center for Behavioral Health outlines the finer details of coronavirus ettiquette.
Dr. Colleen Cira from the Cira Center for Behavioral Health outlines the finer details of coronavirus ettiquette.
Recovery from COVID-19 doesn't end when patients leave the hospital
Dr. Larissa Pavone from Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital talks about the process of recovery for patients who are discharged after being treated for COVID-19.
Dr. Larissa Pavone from Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital talks about the process of recovery for patients who are discharged after being treated for COVID-19.
Latest findings from the medical community on COVID-19
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest information coming from the forefront of COVID-19 treatment.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest information coming from the forefront of COVID-19 treatment.
SkyArt delivers art kits to children and homeless shelters during quarantine
Sarah Ward, executive director of SkyArt, talks about the art kits they're delivering to Chicago children and homeless shelters during the stay-at-home order.
Sarah Ward, executive director of SkyArt, talks about the art kits they're delivering to Chicago children and homeless shelters during the stay-at-home order.