MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 Cook County chief judge's office employees, 3 clerk's office employees test positive for COVID-19
Two employees with the office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and three Clerk of the Circuit Court employees tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.
Two employees with the office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and three Clerk of the Circuit Court employees tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.
3 more CPD officers diagnosed with COVID-19
Three additional Chicago police officers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Three additional Chicago police officers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Medical examiner identifies latest victims of COVID-19 as Cook County death toll hits 19
The Cook County medical examiner’s office announced Thursday six more deaths due to the coronavirus, bringing the county’s death toll to 19.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office announced Thursday six more deaths due to the coronavirus, bringing the county’s death toll to 19.
Illinois COVID-19 cases climb to 1,865; total number of deaths now 19
There are now 19 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 1,865 cases across 35 counties.
There are now 19 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 1,865 cases across 35 counties.
Police warn about COVID-19 inspection scammers knocking on residents doors
Police in Los Angeles were warning the public Tuesday about coronavirus inspection scammers, reminding residents not to open their doors to strangers and to always ask for credentials.
Police in Los Angeles were warning the public Tuesday about coronavirus inspection scammers, reminding residents not to open their doors to strangers and to always ask for credentials.
Starbucks offers free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hantavirus kills man in coronavirus-hit China, 32 others tested, report says
A man in China who died on Monday reportedly tested positive for hantavirus, leading officials to test an additional 32 people who had traveled on a bus with him before his death, Global Times reported. The rat-borne illness, which U.S. health officials say cannot be transmitted from person-to-person, is typically passed to patients when they breathe in air contaminated with the virus through rodent droppings.
A man in China who died on Monday reportedly tested positive for hantavirus, leading officials to test an additional 32 people who had traveled on a bus with him before his death, Global Times reported. The rat-borne illness, which U.S. health officials say cannot be transmitted from person-to-person, is typically passed to patients when they breathe in air contaminated with the virus through rodent droppings.
Detroit mother of 4 dies from coronavirus, her brother wants others to learn from it
Omari says the 47-year-old mother of four had been sick for roughly two weeks. Her symptoms, which were complicated by asthma, became overbearing. Her family convinced her to go to the hospital.
Omari says the 47-year-old mother of four had been sick for roughly two weeks. Her symptoms, which were complicated by asthma, became overbearing. Her family convinced her to go to the hospital.
Cook County Medical Examiner prepares for possibility of increasing COVID-19 deaths
Officials confirmed Tuesday they now have a refrigerator truck outside the morgue that can hold 30 bodies.
Officials confirmed Tuesday they now have a refrigerator truck outside the morgue that can hold 30 bodies.
Coronavirus sends pot sales soaring as more Americans stay home
Legal marijuana sales have surged as Americans self-isolate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Legal marijuana sales have surged as Americans self-isolate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Crystal Lake man who tested positive for COVID-19 dies
The 70-year-old died March 21, according to the McHenry County Department of Health spokeswoman Lindsey Salvatelli.
The 70-year-old died March 21, according to the McHenry County Department of Health spokeswoman Lindsey Salvatelli.
Aurora sees its first COVID-19 death
The 90-year-old man died from complications of coronavirus two days after he was diagnosed, according to a statement from the city of Aurora.
The 90-year-old man died from complications of coronavirus two days after he was diagnosed, according to a statement from the city of Aurora.
Cook County COVID-19 deaths reported at Christ Hospital, Jesse Brown VA
Two men in their 60s have died from COVID-19, autopsies confirmed Tuesday afternoon, raising the tally of coronavirus deaths in Cook County to eight.
Two men in their 60s have died from COVID-19, autopsies confirmed Tuesday afternoon, raising the tally of coronavirus deaths in Cook County to eight.
Illinois would need 38,000 more hospital beds if COVID-19 not tamed; cases statewide climb to 1,535
There are now 16 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 1,535 cases.
There are now 16 people who have died in Illinois from COVID-19, and a total of 1,535 cases.
Holland America cruise ship heading to Florida with growing number of passengers reporting flu-like symptoms
There are currently no COVID-19 testing kits available to “determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time.”
There are currently no COVID-19 testing kits available to “determine the cause of these elevated cases at this time.”
Lawsuit alleges nurse was fired for warning about 'ineffective' masks used for treating COVID-19
Lauri Mazurkiewicz filed the suit Monday in Cook County Circuity Court, naming the hospital and several employees as defendants, the lawsuit states.
Lauri Mazurkiewicz filed the suit Monday in Cook County Circuity Court, naming the hospital and several employees as defendants, the lawsuit states.
Arizona man dies after ingesting fish tank cleaner to prevent coronavirus infection
Medical experts with Banner Health are warning the public against using inappropriate medication and household products to prevent or treat coronavirus.
Medical experts with Banner Health are warning the public against using inappropriate medication and household products to prevent or treat coronavirus.
'Essential' workers need more coronavirus protection, unions say
Union leaders representing workers that have been deemed "essential" as Illinois battles the coronavirus called Monday for more protective gear to guard members against infection.
Union leaders representing workers that have been deemed "essential" as Illinois battles the coronavirus called Monday for more protective gear to guard members against infection.
Hotels, shuttered Illinois hospital put into service to help fight COVID-19 outbreak
A suburban hospital that has been closed since last year will re-open under a deal with the city of Chicago.
A suburban hospital that has been closed since last year will re-open under a deal with the city of Chicago.