Coronavirus outbreak at Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia sickens at least 7 workers
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
COVID-19 death toll surpasses 2,600 in Cook County: medical examiner
There are now 2,630 deaths in Cook County from the coronavirus, the medical examiner’s office announced Wednesday.
There are now 2,630 deaths in Cook County from the coronavirus, the medical examiner’s office announced Wednesday.
LA County will likely keep some stay-at-home restrictions in place through July
Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
Some say they're making more money being on unemployment than working
As restaurants and other businesses reopen in Arizona, they will be calling furloughed and laid off workers back as the state begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
As restaurants and other businesses reopen in Arizona, they will be calling furloughed and laid off workers back as the state begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
New book helps kids process the COVID-19 pandemic
Author Christianne Klein talks about her new children's book called "Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit," which helps kids learn about and process the coronavirus.
Author Christianne Klein talks about her new children's book called "Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit," which helps kids learn about and process the coronavirus.
Family turns home into aquarium for grandma with dementia
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
Walmart to give hourly employees another round of cash bonuses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
Essential Supply offers Chicago seniors and those most at-risk with free deliveries of groceries and essentials
Konrad von Moltke from Essential Supply talks about the free deliveries they offer to Chicago seniors and those most at-risk during the pandemic.
Konrad von Moltke from Essential Supply talks about the free deliveries they offer to Chicago seniors and those most at-risk during the pandemic.
Dr. Zich on how the projected mid-June peak could affect Illinois residents, schools
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the impact a mid-June coronavirus peak could have on Illinois.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the impact a mid-June coronavirus peak could have on Illinois.
Substance abuse during COVID-19 could kill an extra 75,000 Americans, group says
Dr. Benjamin F. Miller, chief strategy officer at Well Being Trust, talks about how those who struggle with substance abuse could add to the death toll brought on by COVID-19.
Dr. Benjamin F. Miller, chief strategy officer at Well Being Trust, talks about how those who struggle with substance abuse could add to the death toll brought on by COVID-19.
Life for long-haul truck drivers during COVID-19
Brenda Echols, a driver for JKC Trucking, talks about the challenges she and other truck drivers have been facing during the pandemic.
Brenda Echols, a driver for JKC Trucking, talks about the challenges she and other truck drivers have been facing during the pandemic.
How ultraviolet light could be beneficial in fighting the spread of coronavirus
Fred Maxik, founder of Healthe Lighting, talks about how ultraviolet lighting can assist in fighting COVID-19.
Fred Maxik, founder of Healthe Lighting, talks about how ultraviolet lighting can assist in fighting COVID-19.
Broadway actor Nick Cordero wakes up from coma
Broadway star Nick Cordero has woken up from a medically-induced coma, according to his wife.
Broadway star Nick Cordero has woken up from a medically-induced coma, according to his wife.
Oakton Community College launches contact tracing program
Dr. Jesse Ivory, dean of Oakton Community College, talks about their contact tracer training program designed to equip workers with the tools they need to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Jesse Ivory, dean of Oakton Community College, talks about their contact tracer training program designed to equip workers with the tools they need to limit the spread of COVID-19.
McDonald's donates thousands of meals to Chicago hospital staff, emergency workers
McDonald's at Navy Pier reopened Wednesday to serve thousands of hot meals to Chicago hospital staff and emergency workers during the pandemic.
McDonald's at Navy Pier reopened Wednesday to serve thousands of hot meals to Chicago hospital staff and emergency workers during the pandemic.
Rep. Kinzinger chosen for task force investigating China's handling of COVID-19
Rep. Adam Kinzinger talks about his involvement with the task force investigating China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger talks about his involvement with the task force investigating China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Culinary Care delivers meals, comfort to Chicago's essential workers
Courtney White, president and founder of Culinary Care, talks about how her nonprofit is giving back to healthcare and front line workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Courtney White, president and founder of Culinary Care, talks about how her nonprofit is giving back to healthcare and front line workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Blue Angels fly over Chicago to honor health care workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
It was a sky-high tribute to the thousands of people working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Navy’s Blue Angels paid a special visit to Chicago Tuesday to honor those workers.
It was a sky-high tribute to the thousands of people working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Navy’s Blue Angels paid a special visit to Chicago Tuesday to honor those workers.
'Blessings in a Backpack' provides food to Chicago students amid coronavirus pandemic
The program is currently operating at eight locations throughout Chicago, feeding 3,000 kids.
The program is currently operating at eight locations throughout Chicago, feeding 3,000 kids.
Breaking down what Illinois' coronavirus numbers mean
Governor JB Pritzker says the state is looking good when it comes to advancing to the next phase, but what does a local doctor think? Will we reopen at the end of May?
Governor JB Pritzker says the state is looking good when it comes to advancing to the next phase, but what does a local doctor think? Will we reopen at the end of May?