Most coronavirus patients recover, but anxiety and fear still loom

According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe ailments may take three to six weeks to rebound.

7 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois, including child; state total now 32

The announcement was made late Thursday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Toni Preckwinkle and state health officials.

Chicago senior centers prohibit group activities amid coronavirus pandemic

The city’s six senior centers and 15 satellite buildings will remain open and continue to provide boxed meals to-go, but seniors won’t be able to eat in the centers.

Brazilian official who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump

Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Illinois colleges suspend in-person classes due to COVID-19 outbreak

Officials of Illinois, Southern Illinois, DePaul, Northwestern and Illinois State universities announced Wednesday the suspension of in-person classes due to coronavirus concerns.

Fans react to coronavirus effect on NCAA games, sporting events

Fears over coronavirus have not stopped thousands of fans from showing up to the United Center Wednesday night to see the Chicago Blackhawks play the San Jose Sharks.

Tests: New coronavirus lives on some surfaces for days

Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.

Coronavirus cases in Illinois reach 25

Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said she expects the number of cases in the city and state to “continue to grow.”

World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic

Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.