Kane County confirms first coronavirus case

A person in the west suburban county has tested positive for the disease, Kane County Health Department spokeswoman Susan Stack said Tuesday.

Tennessee school employee comes in contact with coronavirus patient – and parents aren’t taking any chances

Officials announced two more novel coronavirus patients in Tennessee on Monday, bringing the state’s total cases to six. Residents are doing what they can to avoid becoming the next statistic.

Coronavirus fears prompt Naval Station Great Lakes to suspend in-person graduation ceremony

The Naval Service training command “will continue to monitor the situation and consult with medical experts to decide when it is appropriate to resume guest attendance at graduation ceremonies."

NW Side Catholic school cancels classes due to coronavirus contact

A Catholic girls school on the Northwest Side has canceled classes after a school member came into contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Target limiting quantities of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes per customer

Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States. 

Lake View synagogue, school reopen after closure due to coronavirus

After closing its doors Tuesday because a student’s parent tested positive for coronavirus, the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day school will reopen for classes.

Coronavirus fears taking toll on those who suffer from anxiety
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Dr. Lauren Neaman from DASC Chicago joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact coronavirus fears can have on those suffering from anxiety.

Stocks plummet amid coronavirus fears and oil-price crash

The staggering losses, including a 7.8% tumble in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, immediately raised fears that a recession might be on the way in the U.S. and that the record-breaking 11-year bull market on Wall Street may be coming to an abrupt end in a way no one even imagined just a few months ago.

4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago, bringing Illinois total to 11

All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Rep. Doug Collins self-quarantines due to possible coronavirus exposure

Rep. Doug Collins, just days after shaking President Donald Trump's hand during a visit to Georgia, said he isolating himself after coming into contact with someone at a recent conference who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.

Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak

CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.