SoCal man arrested by FBI for attempting to sell coronavirus 'cure’

The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure for the coronavirus and solicited investments in a company he said would market the medication, federal prosecutors said.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, man's note to hospital staff who saved wife goes viral

While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.

Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic

Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Jo-Ann craft stores are giving away free kits to make face masks, gowns

Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Indiana coronavirus deaths at 17, new cases rise by 170

Three more deaths from illness related to the coronavirus were reported Thursday in Indiana, boosting the state’s total to 17 deaths as coronavirus cases rose to nearly 650 statewide amid the pandemic.

Riverwalk, Lakefront and 606 trails officially close due to COVID-19

“Effective 8am today, Thursday, March 26, the Lakefront Trail, park, and beaches from Ardmore south is closed to public access,” Osterman said in an email to constituents.

Dr. Zich answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus pandemic
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Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins the show to give us the latest advice regarding staying healthy during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.

Miller Lite to donate $1M to unemployed bartenders amid coronavirus outbreak

“Taps are off. But tips are needed,” reads the text in a video the company tweeted. “Click to donate to the millions out of work. We’ll start with $1,000,000.”

Housing market among industries struggling due to COVID-19
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Realtor Amanda McMillin from @ Properties joins us via Skype to talk about the current state of the real estate market.

Amazon fights coronavirus price-gouging, suspends 3,900 accounts

Amazon said Monday that it has already suspended more than 3,900 seller accounts for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.

A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life

Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.

Food Maxx cashier who died of COVID-19 remembered as loving grandmother

On Wednesday, in Santa Clara County, there were 84 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported. It’s the largest number reported in a single day now that testing is readily available. There is also one new death bringing the death toll to 17.

Coronavirus deaths in the US tops 1,000

U.S. deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped 1,000 on Wednesday night as all 50 states have reported confirmed cases of the disease.

Senate passes COVID-19 rescue package on unanimous vote

The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago churches adapt amid COVID-19 outbreak

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are leaning on their faith more than ever. But that comes with major challenges now that places of worship are closed.

Health experts identify new COVID-19 symptoms

Just because new symptoms associated with coronavirus have been discovered, doesn’t mean the virus is mutating.