CDC director warns that COVID-19 could return in winter combined with flu in deadlier second wave
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
2 cats in NY state test positive for virus
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
US vaccine agency director says he was dismissed over skepticism of malaria drug touted by Trump
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
Chicago Pride Fest, Parade postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic
Chicago's Pride Fest and Parade have both been postponed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to organizers.
Chicago's Pride Fest and Parade have both been postponed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to organizers.
Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
70% of residents at South Shore senior home test positive for COVID-19
More than 100 residents of a South Shore senior home have tested positive for COVID-19, and at least one resident has died, just days after state health officials said a quarter of all COVID-19 deaths in Illinois are tied to senior facilities.
More than 100 residents of a South Shore senior home have tested positive for COVID-19, and at least one resident has died, just days after state health officials said a quarter of all COVID-19 deaths in Illinois are tied to senior facilities.
How to make your own face mask at home — even if you don’t know how to sew
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
Nurses at Henry Ford wear superhero outfits while fighting COVID-19
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
GOP lawmakers suggest plan to gradually reopen Illinois
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order scheduled to expire April 30, GOP lawmakers are seeking relief for a devastated economy and frustrated constituents.
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order scheduled to expire April 30, GOP lawmakers are seeking relief for a devastated economy and frustrated constituents.
Quarantined firefighter kisses young daughter through closed window
While many are stuck at home during the pandemic, some first responders have had to stay away from their families due to possible exposure.
While many are stuck at home during the pandemic, some first responders have had to stay away from their families due to possible exposure.
Eminem donates Mom's Spaghetti to Henry Ford hospital workers
Eminem delivers 'Mom's Spaghetti' to workers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
Eminem delivers 'Mom's Spaghetti' to workers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
Illinois reports 2,049 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours as testing expands across state
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 2,049 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 35,108.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 2,049 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 35,108.
Men try to steal Indiana woman’s stimulus money by holding her against her will: police
Four men allegedly broke into a woman’s home early Sunday in northwest Indiana and held her against her will in an attempt to steal her stimulus check money, prosecutors say.
Four men allegedly broke into a woman’s home early Sunday in northwest Indiana and held her against her will in an attempt to steal her stimulus check money, prosecutors say.
NJ Navy veteran makes incredible recovery from COVID-19 after being on ventilator, dialysis
Brett Breslow has tested negative for COVID-19 twice since April 15th showing signs of steady improvement.
Brett Breslow has tested negative for COVID-19 twice since April 15th showing signs of steady improvement.
Heartbreaking photo shows dedication of front line medical workers
The photo was posted on Facebook and shows an ICU nurse holding up a sign that says, "Just going to hold his hand for a bit. I don't think he has long."
The photo was posted on Facebook and shows an ICU nurse holding up a sign that says, "Just going to hold his hand for a bit. I don't think he has long."
Indiana coronavirus deaths top 660 in just over 5 weeks
Indiana’s coronavirus death toll has grown by 31 as state health officials said Wednesday that the statewide total has reached 661 in just over five weeks.
Indiana’s coronavirus death toll has grown by 31 as state health officials said Wednesday that the statewide total has reached 661 in just over five weeks.
More than 700,000 people have recovered from coronavirus globally, Johns Hopkins data shows
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
‘Extremely bad idea’: Fire marshal warns people not to microwave masks in attempt to kill germs
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Joliet nursing home likely traced to maintenance worker
Shocking new details have surfaced from the man in charge of the response team at a hard-hit nursing home in Joliet.
Shocking new details have surfaced from the man in charge of the response team at a hard-hit nursing home in Joliet.