1,402 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 14 additional confirmed deaths

On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,402 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 14 additional confirmed deaths.

Anti-Trump professor's coronavirus wish for president's supporters gets her suspended

A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.

Over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 25 additional deaths

On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,529 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional confirmed deaths.

COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return

College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.

Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings

A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.

Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins

There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.

This household cleaner is effective against coronavirus, EPA says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.

CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine

“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.

Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free

The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.

Concerns rise over teen suicide rate during pandemic
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Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble talks about how the mental health of teens is being impacted during these unprecedented times.

University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

High school athletes, doctors concerned over absence of fall sports
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There has been a growing call among parents and students to reinstate fall sports in order to reduce the high anxiety and depression rates of high school athletes during the pandemic.