Steven Taylor talks about his book 'The Psychology of Pandemics,' published months before the COVID-19 outbreak
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Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist, talks about lessons that can be learned from his timely book "The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease."

New coronavirus vaccines bring boost to ailing stock market
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Phil Flynn from the PRICE Futures Group talks about the long-term effects that a new coronavirus vaccine could have on the nation's economy.

Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?

Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.

2nd coronavirus vaccine shows striking success in US tests

A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase.

Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving

Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

Illinois reports over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases

Illinois health officials Monday reported 11,632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with 37 additional deaths.

Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled

Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.

Illinois reports 10,631 new COVID-19 cases, 72 additional deaths

On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,631 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths.

Republican governor of North Dakota orders residents to wear masks after months of resistance

North Dakota only has 18 empty ICU beds available in the entire state. But not everyone is going to follow the order to wear masks. Rick Becker, a Republican state representative said Saturday that he will refuse to wear a mask and that he suspects many others in the conservative state will protest the "draconian" directive.

Illinois reports 11,028 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, 166 deaths

On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,028 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 166 additional deaths.

Unionized hotel workers rally in Federal Plaza demanding to be rehired when economy improves

“We’ve been struggling. I am a single mother of five. I have bills to pay. I have to pay the rent, the bills are piling up. I’m looking everywhere for a job but it’s not easy because everybody is looking for a job right now,” said Former Hyatt employee, Melisa Magana.

Hospitals hire extra staff as COVID-19 surges

Due to the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, NorthShore University HealthSystem has created a brand new position to help support medical staff, and it plans to hire dozens of people to fill the role.

Suburban Cook County issues stay-at-home advisory to curb spread of COVID-19

Cook County issued a stay-at-home advisory on Friday, urging all suburban residents to only leave home for essential reasons to help curb the increased spread of COVID-19.

Another Cook County judge tests positive for COVID-19

The judge works in the Bridgeview Courthouse, and was among four other employees who also tested positive for COVID-19, the Office of the Chief Judge said Friday.

Many COVID-19 patients developing mental illness later on
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A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.