3M producing 35 million respirators per month in the U.S. to help combat COVID-19
Maplewood, Minnesota-based 3M says it has ramped up its production of respirators to 35 million per month in the United States, 90 percent of which are designated for healthcare workers.
Maplewood, Minnesota-based 3M says it has ramped up its production of respirators to 35 million per month in the United States, 90 percent of which are designated for healthcare workers.
General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has tested positive for coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to his official Twitter account.
Mayor Lightfoot, Gov. Pritzker respond to President Trump's criticism of COVID-19 response
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor called into question the federal government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
First weekend of California stay-at-home order hits millions
California has never seen a weekend quite like this.
California has never seen a weekend quite like this.
CPD called to break up two parties after stay-at-home order
Chicago police officers were called to break up two parties Saturday, one in Austin and the other in Noble Square, after the state-wide stay-at-home order went into effect.
Chicago police officers were called to break up two parties Saturday, one in Austin and the other in Noble Square, after the state-wide stay-at-home order went into effect.
University of Tampa students test positive for COVID-19
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Six University of Tampa students have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university’s Facebook page. Five of the six were traveling together during spring break.
Rihanna donates $5M to coronavirus relief through Clara Lionel foundation
Rihanna has made a $5 million contribution to coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).
Rihanna has made a $5 million contribution to coronavirus relief efforts through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF).
Kroger giving cash bonus to employees working during coronavirus pandemic
Kroger is also offering full sick pay to anyone self-isolating or showing symptoms.
Kroger is also offering full sick pay to anyone self-isolating or showing symptoms.
2 Chicagoans killed by coronavirus identified
Two more Cook County residents who deaths are attributed to coronavirus have been identified, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths in the county to four.
Two more Cook County residents who deaths are attributed to coronavirus have been identified, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths in the county to four.
At least 38 people in NYC jails have coronavirus
At least 38 people in New York City jails, including inmates and staff.
At least 38 people in New York City jails, including inmates and staff.
With 753 cases in Illinois, governor asks for retired doctors and nurses to return to work
There are now 753 cases of coronavirus in Illinois.
There are now 753 cases of coronavirus in Illinois.
Pastor offers drive-thru communion to parishoners seeking comfort amid coronavirus outbreak
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
Loyola University Chicago student has coronavirus
A Loyola University Chicago student has coronavirus.
A Loyola University Chicago student has coronavirus.
Cook County distributes 70,000 masks, gloves and gowns to first responders
Authorities are distributing more than 70,000 masks, gloves and gowns to first responders in Cook County.
Authorities are distributing more than 70,000 masks, gloves and gowns to first responders in Cook County.
At least 72 coronavirus cases linked to one boxing match
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.
Man runs marathon distance by going back and forth for almost 7 hours on 23 foot balcony
A man ran a marathon distance on his balcony in Paris by going back and forth on the 23 foot long space.
A man ran a marathon distance on his balcony in Paris by going back and forth on the 23 foot long space.
Some Olympic athletes want games canceled, saying it's unsafe and unfair
Some athletes want the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics postponed because the risk of spreading coronavirus is too high, and because the virus has impacted their own ability to prepare.
Some athletes want the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics postponed because the risk of spreading coronavirus is too high, and because the virus has impacted their own ability to prepare.
Coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes expose situations in which staff are overworked, poorly paid
Coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes across the country show the risks of staffing that relies on poorly paid aides who can't afford to stay home sick.
Coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes across the country show the risks of staffing that relies on poorly paid aides who can't afford to stay home sick.
Global coronavirus cases top 300,000, with 13,000 deaths
The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the disease notched another grim advance.
The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the disease notched another grim advance.