6th chief judge’s office employee tests positive for coronavirus
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Wednesday that another employee has tested positive for COVID-19, raising the tally of confirmed cases within that office to six.
The office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Wednesday that another employee has tested positive for COVID-19, raising the tally of confirmed cases within that office to six.
USS Theodore Roosevelt commander: Crew needs to be isolated after 200 positive coronavirus tests
In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.
In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests
It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
Why wearing gloves at grocery store is not necessarily a good idea: doctor
Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said on Tuesday that he prefers constant hand sanitization and washing over wearing gloves for safety purposes during the coronavirus outbreak.
Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said on Tuesday that he prefers constant hand sanitization and washing over wearing gloves for safety purposes during the coronavirus outbreak.
141 detainees at Cook County Jail confirmed positive for COVID-19
The Cook County sheriff’s office announced Tuesday that seven more detainees at the Cook County Jail have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed cases among detainees to 141.
The Cook County sheriff’s office announced Tuesday that seven more detainees at the Cook County Jail have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed cases among detainees to 141.
Vets urged to access healthcare services online
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
24,000 dead from flu so far this season, CDC says
The CDC estimates that 24,000 people have died from the flu so far this season.
The CDC estimates that 24,000 people have died from the flu so far this season.
Emergency room nurse begs Michiganders to stay home in Instagram video
An E.R. nurse with Ascension Health System shared a video on Instagram detailing the severity of the coronavirus in hospitals nowadays.
An E.R. nurse with Ascension Health System shared a video on Instagram detailing the severity of the coronavirus in hospitals nowadays.
Kids and coronavirus: What are the dangers?
Like many parents, Kerry McKenna didn’t think her 4-year-old son was in danger of contracting coronavirus.
Like many parents, Kerry McKenna didn’t think her 4-year-old son was in danger of contracting coronavirus.
Chicago hospital prepares for surge of COVID-19 patients
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a dire warning Thursday as coronavirus cases surge in the Chicago area, and hospitals are getting ready for the worst.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a dire warning Thursday as coronavirus cases surge in the Chicago area, and hospitals are getting ready for the worst.
90-year-old resident of Life Care Center, Washington nursing home hit by COVID-19, recovers from virus
A 90-year-old woman who had contracted COVID-19 at the the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, which became an early epicenter of the nation’s novel coronavirus outbreak, was declared free of the disease on March 22.
A 90-year-old woman who had contracted COVID-19 at the the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, which became an early epicenter of the nation’s novel coronavirus outbreak, was declared free of the disease on March 22.
24 detainees, 9 employees at Cook County Jail have contracted COVID-19: sheriff's office
The Cook County sheriff’s office on Thursday announced that 24 detainees have contracted COVID-19 at Cook County Jail.
The Cook County sheriff’s office on Thursday announced that 24 detainees have contracted COVID-19 at Cook County Jail.
Officer among two more CPD employees diagnosed with COVID-19
An officer and a civilian employee tested positive, bringing the total number of confirmed cases within the department to 11, police said Thursday.
An officer and a civilian employee tested positive, bringing the total number of confirmed cases within the department to 11, police said Thursday.
Review: COVID-19 could close Illinois community health centers
Hundreds of health care facilities in Illinois that largely serve low-income and minority communities are facing financial chaos because they’ve canceled most routine doctor visits in an attempt to stymie the coronavirus pandemic, according to an industry organization’s report.
Hundreds of health care facilities in Illinois that largely serve low-income and minority communities are facing financial chaos because they’ve canceled most routine doctor visits in an attempt to stymie the coronavirus pandemic, according to an industry organization’s report.
US surpasses China, Italy in number of COVID-19 cases with more than 82,000 reported
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
MAP: This is where there are confirmed coronavirus cases in the US and around the world
This is everywhere in the U.S. and around the world with confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus.
This is everywhere in the U.S. and around the world with confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus.
3rd employee of Cook County Jail system tests positive for COVID-19
The employee works for the adult probation department on the lower level of the Leighton Criminal Court Building in the 2600 block of South California Avenue, according to an emailed statement from Pat Milhizer, spokesman for the Circuit Court of Cook County.
The employee works for the adult probation department on the lower level of the Leighton Criminal Court Building in the 2600 block of South California Avenue, according to an emailed statement from Pat Milhizer, spokesman for the Circuit Court of Cook County.
US Navy ships headed to Los Angeles, New York for coronavirus relief: Here's a look inside
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to 2,538; deaths statewide now 26
There are now 26 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 2,538 cases across 37 counties.
There are now 26 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 2,538 cases across 37 counties.
Crocs donating shoes to healthcare workers during coronavirus outbreak
Workers can go to Crocs.com to order their pair that includes free shipping.
Workers can go to Crocs.com to order their pair that includes free shipping.