2 Chicago Target employees test positive for COVID-19
Two Chicago Target employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, store officials confirmed Sunday.
Two Chicago Target employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, store officials confirmed Sunday.
Cuomo: Coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations drop in NY for the first time
The number of daily deaths and hospitalizations due to coronavirus in New York fell for the first time since the crisis began, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Sunday, even as the death toll rose by 594.
The number of daily deaths and hospitalizations due to coronavirus in New York fell for the first time since the crisis began, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Sunday, even as the death toll rose by 594.
Half of people with coronavirus have no symptoms, data shows
Experts say the discovery has critical implications and shows that even more widespread testing may be needed to identify all carriers.
Experts say the discovery has critical implications and shows that even more widespread testing may be needed to identify all carriers.
Massachusetts shoppers tackle man after allegedly coughing, spitting on produce amid coronavirus outbreak
A group of Massachusetts shoppers tackled a man and pinned him to the ground until police arrived after catching him allegedly coughing and spitting on produce, fanning coronavirus fears.
A group of Massachusetts shoppers tackled a man and pinned him to the ground until police arrived after catching him allegedly coughing and spitting on produce, fanning coronavirus fears.
Chicago opens shelters for newly homeless in virus crisis
Chicago has opened shelters at five new locations to house the homeless as the city grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago has opened shelters at five new locations to house the homeless as the city grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.
US ‘wasted’ months before preparing for pandemic: AP investigation
A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.
A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.
Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as coronavirus grows
In general, few morgues in the country can hold even 200 to 300 bodies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Defense Department for 100,000 body bags to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.
In general, few morgues in the country can hold even 200 to 300 bodies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Defense Department for 100,000 body bags to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.
3 Massachusetts golfers arrested for violating Rhode Island coronavirus quarantine order: police
Rhode Island cops enforcing the state’s coronavirus quarantine order have bagged three golfers from Massachusetts on misdemeanor charges.
Rhode Island cops enforcing the state’s coronavirus quarantine order have bagged three golfers from Massachusetts on misdemeanor charges.
No Easter Services during coronavirus pandemic could leave churches struggling
Easter Sunday is a celebration. Church pews overflow with parishioners seated in pastel-colored reverence of the risen Christ.
Easter Sunday is a celebration. Church pews overflow with parishioners seated in pastel-colored reverence of the risen Christ.
‘Toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads, Trump says
“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic, “There will be death.”
“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic, “There will be death.”
Coronavirus fears preceded Illinois couple's murder-suicide, sheriff says
An Illinois couple is dead in a murder-suicide this week after a 54-year-old man told relatives he feared the two of them had contracted the coronavirus, authorities said.
An Illinois couple is dead in a murder-suicide this week after a 54-year-old man told relatives he feared the two of them had contracted the coronavirus, authorities said.
Medical examiner confirms 37 more coronavirus deaths in Cook County
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed 37 more deaths related to the coronavirus Saturday, including a 32-year-old man.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office confirmed 37 more deaths related to the coronavirus Saturday, including a 32-year-old man.
Workers strike to demand better coronavirus protections
A plea from the governor Saturday as the number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois surpassed 10,000. He’s urging people to continue to stay home and flatten the curve, and to employers, he says, do the right thing.
A plea from the governor Saturday as the number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois surpassed 10,000. He’s urging people to continue to stay home and flatten the curve, and to employers, he says, do the right thing.
Hospital employee steals personal protective equipment worth $1,700, police say
A housekeeping employee at a Prescott hospital was arrested after police say he admitted to stealing personal protective equipment (PPE).
A housekeeping employee at a Prescott hospital was arrested after police say he admitted to stealing personal protective equipment (PPE).
2 Carol Stream nursing home residents die of COVID-19
Two nursing home residents in west suburban Carol Stream have died of a COVID-19 infection, DuPage County health officials announced Saturday.
Two nursing home residents in west suburban Carol Stream have died of a COVID-19 infection, DuPage County health officials announced Saturday.
Illinois man who killed wife and then himself feared both had COVID-19, police say
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
US coronavirus cases top 300,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
There were more than 8,000 deaths and 14,000 recoveries in the United States as of Saturday, April 4.
There were more than 8,000 deaths and 14,000 recoveries in the United States as of Saturday, April 4.
Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to more than 10,000; total number of deaths now 243
Illinois health officials on Saturday announced 1,453 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 10,357.
Illinois health officials on Saturday announced 1,453 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the state’s case total to 10,357.
Six-year-old cystic fibrosis 'warrior' announces he beat coronavirus
A six-year-old Tennessee boy who has cystic fibrosis said he beat COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus on March 19, a video shows.
A six-year-old Tennessee boy who has cystic fibrosis said he beat COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus on March 19, a video shows.
Florida deputy loses battle with COVID-19
Deputy Shannon Bennett has served with the sheriff's office for 12 years.
Deputy Shannon Bennett has served with the sheriff's office for 12 years.