Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
More than 70 companies ready to sell coronavirus tests, in spite of lack of regulations
More than 70 companies have signed up to sell antibody tests in recent weeks, and the FDA has waived initial review.
More than 70 companies have signed up to sell antibody tests in recent weeks, and the FDA has waived initial review.
Illinois coronavirus cases now up to 20,852, with 720 deaths
There are now 20,852 cases of coronavirus in the state of Illinois, with 720 who have died.
There are now 20,852 cases of coronavirus in the state of Illinois, with 720 who have died.
Illinois sets up free mental health text line; 19,180 cases of coronavirus in state so far
As of Saturday afternoon, there are now 19,180 cases of coronavirus in Illinois, with 677 deaths.
As of Saturday afternoon, there are now 19,180 cases of coronavirus in Illinois, with 677 deaths.
Face mask uses new tech to eliminate germs and viruses on contact
Summit Male Medical in Arizona is selling masks made of a material used in operating rooms that is said to kill viruses and other germs. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell has the story.
Summit Male Medical in Arizona is selling masks made of a material used in operating rooms that is said to kill viruses and other germs. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell has the story.
Study finds one in five Texans admit to drinking alcohol while working from home
Alcohol.org conducted a survey of 3,000 people working from home across the U.S. to see how many are drinking during what's considered their workday.
Alcohol.org conducted a survey of 3,000 people working from home across the U.S. to see how many are drinking during what's considered their workday.
Georgia man says controversial malaria drug helped him beat COVID-19
There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.
There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.
ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19
“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.
“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.
Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
Tiger’s coronavirus case sparks new warnings for pet owners
Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.
Social distancing from Fido? You better believe it. Top veterinary experts are making startling new recommendations after more than half a dozen large cats came down with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. A 4-year-old female Malayan Tiger named Nadia, was the first animal in the United States to test positive for the virus, and the first tiger in the world to contract it.
How to stay safe while grocery shopping, ordering takeout during coronavirus crisis
One of the only places we are frequenting while in quarantine is the grocery store, but that could be how many of us could contract the coronavirus.
One of the only places we are frequenting while in quarantine is the grocery store, but that could be how many of us could contract the coronavirus.
Nurse shows how even when you wear gloves, coronavirus cross-contamination happens
A Michigan nurse made a video demonstrating how easily cross-contamination happens, even if you wear protective gloves.
A Michigan nurse made a video demonstrating how easily cross-contamination happens, even if you wear protective gloves.
Pritzker: Illinois needs feds to send 1000s more ventilators
Illinois needs thousands more ventilators than the federal government plans to send and the state is desperately searching for more before its expected peak in coronavirus cases later this month, the governor said Sunday.
Illinois needs thousands more ventilators than the federal government plans to send and the state is desperately searching for more before its expected peak in coronavirus cases later this month, the governor said Sunday.
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Half of people with coronavirus have no symptoms, data shows
Experts say the discovery has critical implications and shows that even more widespread testing may be needed to identify all carriers.
Experts say the discovery has critical implications and shows that even more widespread testing may be needed to identify all carriers.
US coronavirus cases top 300,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
There were more than 8,000 deaths and 14,000 recoveries in the United States as of Saturday, April 4.
There were more than 8,000 deaths and 14,000 recoveries in the United States as of Saturday, April 4.
Six-year-old cystic fibrosis 'warrior' announces he beat coronavirus
A six-year-old Tennessee boy who has cystic fibrosis said he beat COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus on March 19, a video shows.
A six-year-old Tennessee boy who has cystic fibrosis said he beat COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus on March 19, a video shows.
Rush experts see signs of success in fight against COVID-19
Experts at Rush University Medical Center say there are hopeful trends in the fight against COVID-19, but it doesn't mean we can stop social distancing right away.
Experts at Rush University Medical Center say there are hopeful trends in the fight against COVID-19, but it doesn't mean we can stop social distancing right away.
Chicago clinic can test for COVID-19 in as little as 5 minutes
One of those quick COVID-19 testing sites is right here in Illinois.
One of those quick COVID-19 testing sites is right here in Illinois.
Chicago's McCormick Place re-christened as coronavirus field hospital
The governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago on Friday re-christened North America’s largest convention center as a pandemic-battling field hospital and publicly hoped it would never see a single patient.
The governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago on Friday re-christened North America’s largest convention center as a pandemic-battling field hospital and publicly hoped it would never see a single patient.