Illinois healthcare industry desperate for medical supplies to fight COVID-19
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
New York corona cases surge; Javits Center to house temporary hospitals
Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to more than 20,000 as of Monday morning.
Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to more than 20,000 as of Monday morning.
Lawsuit alleges nurse was fired for warning about 'ineffective' masks used for treating COVID-19
Lauri Mazurkiewicz filed the suit Monday in Cook County Circuity Court, naming the hospital and several employees as defendants, the lawsuit states.
Lauri Mazurkiewicz filed the suit Monday in Cook County Circuity Court, naming the hospital and several employees as defendants, the lawsuit states.
UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and US
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
Arizona man dies after ingesting fish tank cleaner to prevent coronavirus infection
Medical experts with Banner Health are warning the public against using inappropriate medication and household products to prevent or treat coronavirus.
Medical experts with Banner Health are warning the public against using inappropriate medication and household products to prevent or treat coronavirus.
'Essential' workers need more coronavirus protection, unions say
Union leaders representing workers that have been deemed "essential" as Illinois battles the coronavirus called Monday for more protective gear to guard members against infection.
Union leaders representing workers that have been deemed "essential" as Illinois battles the coronavirus called Monday for more protective gear to guard members against infection.
Coronavirus news: What's real and what's fake?
Conspiracy theories are flying, and a lot of misinformation is going around right now about the coronavirus.
Conspiracy theories are flying, and a lot of misinformation is going around right now about the coronavirus.
2 detainees at Cook County Jail test positive for COVID-19
The detainees, ages 18 and 42, are being held in isolation at Cermak Health Services, the Cook County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
The detainees, ages 18 and 42, are being held in isolation at Cermak Health Services, the Cook County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Hotels, shuttered Illinois hospital put into service to help fight COVID-19 outbreak
A suburban hospital that has been closed since last year will re-open under a deal with the city of Chicago.
A suburban hospital that has been closed since last year will re-open under a deal with the city of Chicago.
'Knees and toes!' Man shows seniors around the world how to stay active during coronavirus pandemic
Described as a "national treasure," 96-year-old Bob Fulton is showing fellow residents of the United Kingdom and seniors around the world that you can still keep active while being isolated at home during this novel coronavirus pandemic.
Described as a "national treasure," 96-year-old Bob Fulton is showing fellow residents of the United Kingdom and seniors around the world that you can still keep active while being isolated at home during this novel coronavirus pandemic.
Anheuser-Busch says it will begin producing hand sanitizer to curb COVID-19 shortages
Anheuser-Busch has announced that it will be producing hand sanitizer.
Anheuser-Busch has announced that it will be producing hand sanitizer.
Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.
Siri can now respond to questions about COVID-19 symptoms on Apple devices
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Asymptomatic individuals may be rapidly spreading COVID-19, according to researchers
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Cook Children’s sees spike in child abuse cases likely from COVID-19 stress
Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.
Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.
Louisiana church hosts over 1,800 people despite social distance warning during coronavirus pandemic
A Louisiana church attracted more than 1,800 people to their Sunday service, despite warnings from health officials to practice social distancing.
A Louisiana church attracted more than 1,800 people to their Sunday service, despite warnings from health officials to practice social distancing.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Detainees put in 'filthy, cramped' holding cell for days amid COVID-19 outbreak, lawsuit claims
A surveillance photo from the jail appears to show a group of more than a dozen detainees held up in a cell for up to 16 days, the lawsuit claims.
A surveillance photo from the jail appears to show a group of more than a dozen detainees held up in a cell for up to 16 days, the lawsuit claims.
New maps illustrate effect of stay-at-home order on Chicagoland traffic
The decrease in traffic is obvious when comparing the two images, with red showing heavy traffic, yellow showing moderate traffic, and green showing no traffic.
The decrease in traffic is obvious when comparing the two images, with red showing heavy traffic, yellow showing moderate traffic, and green showing no traffic.