Illinois coronavirus cases now apparently up to 66; cases now reported in central and downstate areas

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Saturday afternoon that the number of cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Illinois is now 64, and later in the day, Sangamon County officials announced two cases, bringing the apparent total to 66.

Residents at coronavirus-infected nursing home are "prisoners," families say

Residents at a nursing home in Washington state where the coronavirus has killed more than two dozen people are like prisoners, families say.

Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge

Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone, cancel or forge ahead with their weddings?

White House says Trump's COVID-19 coronavirus test came back negative

President Trump said Saturday he has taken the coronavirus test and the White House said on Saturday night the results were negative.

Fake COVID-19 test kits seized at LAX by CBP officers

Counterfeit COVID-19 test kits were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers when they arrived at the LAXInternational Mail Facility, authorities said.

Cook County sheriff’s office suspends jail visits, evictions due to COVID-19

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced Saturday that all jail visits and court-ordered evictions will be put on hold starting this weekend, after sheriff’s deputies encountered a person showing symptoms of COVID-19 while serving an eviction.

Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

White House now conducting temperature checks amid outbreak

The move is being taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman.

Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus

Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.

Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis

Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.

House OKs coronavirus relief bill, after urging from Trump, in 363-40 vote

In a 363-40 vote early Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a coronavirus response package negotiated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.