Report: Amazon employee in Seattle tests positive for coronavirus
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
Inside Argonne's fight against coronavirus in DuPage County
In DuPage County, researchers are working day and night searching for answers to the coronavirus.
In DuPage County, researchers are working day and night searching for answers to the coronavirus.
Patient at U of Chicago Medical Center tests negative for coronavirus, hospital says
A patient suspected of having coronavirus who was admitted to The University of Chicago Medical Center on Monday tested negative for the disease.
A patient suspected of having coronavirus who was admitted to The University of Chicago Medical Center on Monday tested negative for the disease.
Korean Air suspends dozens of flights to US cities and other countries amid coronavirus outbreak
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, announced on Tuesday a mass suspension of flights.
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, announced on Tuesday a mass suspension of flights.
Should you cancel your trip? CDC urges travelers to avoid several countries impacted by coronavirus
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago.
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago.
Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.
Trump donating part of 2019 salary to coronavirus fight
President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.
President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.
Coronavirus fears prompt Archdiocese of Chicago to limit physical contact during mass
The Archdiocese of Chicago is changing how priests and parishioners interact during mass to limit exposure to coronavirus amid a possible outbreak.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is changing how priests and parishioners interact during mass to limit exposure to coronavirus amid a possible outbreak.
Chicago museums issue travel bans for staff amid coronavirus outbreak
So far, precautions for the virus haven’t affected hours or exhibits at any of the museums, spokespeople for the institutions confirmed.
So far, precautions for the virus haven’t affected hours or exhibits at any of the museums, spokespeople for the institutions confirmed.
Debunking common myths about coronavirus
Dr. Chintan Mistry from Advocate Health Care joins Good Day Chicago to debunk harmful myths about the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Chintan Mistry from Advocate Health Care joins Good Day Chicago to debunk harmful myths about the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus fears prompt cancellation of trade show in Chicago
The trade-only event scheduled for March 14-17 was expected to draw 2,200 exhibitors from 45 countries.
The trade-only event scheduled for March 14-17 was expected to draw 2,200 exhibitors from 45 countries.
Wife of suburban coronavirus patient also tests positive, becoming state's 4th case
State health officials have confirmed a fourth person has tested positive for coronavirus in Illinois.
State health officials have confirmed a fourth person has tested positive for coronavirus in Illinois.
Manhattan woman is first coronavirus case in New York
A 39-year-old healthcare worker who had traveled to Iran and is the first coronavirus case in New York City is recovering at her home in Manhattan, said NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday.
A 39-year-old healthcare worker who had traveled to Iran and is the first coronavirus case in New York City is recovering at her home in Manhattan, said NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday.
US COVID-19 death toll climbs to 6 in Washington
Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.
Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.
CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Coronavirus outbreak sends students home from study abroad
Chicago-native Brett Bauer joins Good Day Chicago via telephone to talk about leaving Italy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Chicago-native Brett Bauer joins Good Day Chicago via telephone to talk about leaving Italy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.