First coronavirus death confirmed in Illinois, governor announces

Governor JB Pritzker has announced the first coronavirus death in Illinois as the state total of cases has now risen to 160.

Chicago Fire Department paramedic tests positive for coronavirus

“There’s no indication that the member contracted the virus during a service call," the city's health commissioner said.

Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus

Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bay Area takes unprecedented action, issuing legal order for residents to stay at home

In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday. 

Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks

Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.

Trump wants quick checks sent to public in virus response

President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak.

Local hotel industry hit hard by coronavirus outbreak
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Michael Jacobson, CEO and president of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on Chicago's hospitality industry.

Don't drink bleach to prevent coronavirus, poison control center warns

"There is a lot of confusing, incomplete, and just plain inaccurate information circulating about how to prevent the COVID-19 virus (“coronavirus”) from spreading," the poison center said in a letter.

Minnesota man visits elderly father through window, as COVID-19 prohibits in-person visits

As nursing homes across Minnesota implement strict visitation restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, people are getting creative with how to spend time with their loved ones.