Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says

The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.

Lightfoot: Trump's crisis meter is 'badly damaged'
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responded to an early Monday tweet by President Donald Trump who criticized Illinois for seeking coronavirus aid. The mayor called the president's response to the pandemic "abysmal."

Heartburn medication being tested as coronavirus treatment in NYC hospitals

Currently, there is no known scientific cure for the disease known as COVID-19, but researchers at a New York City hospital system are testing a compound found in heartburn medication to see if it can be used as treatment.

Why are obese people more susceptible to COVID-19?
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Dr. Elizabeth Lowden, bariatric endocrinologist, joins us to talk about the link between obesity and the novel coronavirus and how people who are at-risk can battle the infection.

Indiana reports 1st death of prison guard with coronavirus

The 67-year-old guard worked at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility near the town of Carlisle in southwestern Indiana’s Sullivan County.

Good Vibes: Monday, April 27
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As thousands are staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're asking viewers to send us their Good Vibes. These can be in the form of a "thank you," a song, a dance, or whatever makes you happy! Check out today's Good Vibes!

CDC adds 6 new coronavirus symptoms to list

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six new symptoms to those reported to be associated with coronavirus.

'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close

The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”

Funeral for murdered Utah couple streamed online due to state's coronavirus restrictions

A husband and wife, killed in their Utah home a week ago as their three young children slept, have been laid to rest at a funeral service that was streamed online due to the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order.

Papa John’s founder donates $1 million to small businesses for COVID-19 relief

The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.

CDC adds 6 symptoms to COVID-19 list
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine describes the new symptoms of COVID-19 that were recently updated by the CDC.

Rep. Lauren Underwood elaborates on federal response to coronavirus outbreak
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Rep. Lauren Underwood joins us live via Skype to talk about the COVID-19 aid package for small businesses and how things are looking at the federal and local levels.

Distinguishing between asthma, allergies and COVID-19
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Dr. John Latall, allergist at Premier Allergy, joins Good Day Chicago to help define the differences between symptoms of asthma, allergies and the novel coronavirus.

Movement, dance crucial for overcoming anxiety brought on by COVID-19
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Dance and movement psychotherapist Erica Hornthal talks about the importance of physical activity during quarantine for maintaining your mental health.

Ford, General Motors recalling employees as Michigan automakers prep for reopening

Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Wuhan says it has no coronavirus patients in hospitals: report

Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.

Chicagoan talks about experience surviving COVID-19
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Darryl Smith joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his experience battling and surviving the novel coronavirus.

Rep. Kinzinger evaluates local, national coronavirus response
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Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins us via Skype to talk about what's going on at the federal and local levels in the fight against COVID-19.