Gov. Pritzker, staff test negative for COVID-19
Gov. Pritzker and staff who attended a meeting on Monday and were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative.
Gov. Pritzker and staff who attended a meeting on Monday and were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative.
2 more employees of chief judge’s office test positive for COVID-19
Two more employees of the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
Two more employees of the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
US COVID-19 cases surge past 100K for 3rd day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Missouri polling supervisor dies after working on Election Day despite positive COVID-19 test
Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.
Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.
Mutated variation of coronavirus among minks spreads to humans in Denmark
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
Managing post-election stress and relationships
Matt Larson, founder of the Human Improvement Project, talks about their survey findings on how the election has affected people and their relationships.
Matt Larson, founder of the Human Improvement Project, talks about their survey findings on how the election has affected people and their relationships.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
New antibody treatment treats the sickest of COVID-19 patients
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
Ways to manage election-related stress
Dr. Aderonke Pederson and Alexandra Solomon talk about ways to reduce stress related to the election during these already trying times.
Dr. Aderonke Pederson and Alexandra Solomon talk about ways to reduce stress related to the election during these already trying times.
US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
Ways to manage stress during and after election season
Dr. Eudene Harry breaks down some ways you can reduce election-related stress in your day-to-day life.
Dr. Eudene Harry breaks down some ways you can reduce election-related stress in your day-to-day life.
Shorter days mean more grappling with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Dr. Dan Doebler, a licensed clinical professional counselor, talks about ways to fight against Seasonal Affective Disorder this winter.
Dr. Dan Doebler, a licensed clinical professional counselor, talks about ways to fight against Seasonal Affective Disorder this winter.
Brushes with Cancer pairs artists with people affected by cancer to create unique and healing art
Mardi Kaplan and Anna Feneis talk about the Brushes with Cancer program and its vibrant mission to foster friendship and positivity during people's journey with cancer.
Mardi Kaplan and Anna Feneis talk about the Brushes with Cancer program and its vibrant mission to foster friendship and positivity during people's journey with cancer.
How COVID-19 can impact the heart
Dr. Clyde Yancy, chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the varying impacts of COVID-19 on patients' hearts.
Dr. Clyde Yancy, chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, talks about the varying impacts of COVID-19 on patients' hearts.
Families celebrate Halloween in Chicago amid pandemic
Saturday is the third day in a row Illinois has set a new record for daily coronavirus cases. Despite that, families did what they could to celebrate Halloween safely in Chicago.
Saturday is the third day in a row Illinois has set a new record for daily coronavirus cases. Despite that, families did what they could to celebrate Halloween safely in Chicago.
US reports nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases, breaking new single-day record
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Illinois adds 7,899 cases of coronavirus, including 46 additional deaths
Health officials on Saturday said another 7,899 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois on 92,636 tests.
Health officials on Saturday said another 7,899 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois on 92,636 tests.
Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.