American Red Cross seeks healthy, eligible blood donors amid coronavirus outbreak

American blood banks are feeling the squeeze of the coronavirus outbreak, so the Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood to maintain the supply.

Lombard Elementary District 44 cancels classes due to possible coronavirus exposure

A person who tested positive for coronavirus went to the volleyball game March 4 at Glenn Westlake Middle School, Superintendent Ted Stec said in an email to families.

Several schools in Chicago close in order to clean facilities due to coronavirus fears

While Vaughn High School on the Northwest Side remains closed because of coronavirus concerns, the rest of Chicago Public Schools remain open under a watchful eye.

Kane County confirms first coronavirus case

A person in the west suburban county has tested positive for the disease, Kane County Health Department spokeswoman Susan Stack said Tuesday.

Tennessee school employee comes in contact with coronavirus patient – and parents aren’t taking any chances

Officials announced two more novel coronavirus patients in Tennessee on Monday, bringing the state’s total cases to six. Residents are doing what they can to avoid becoming the next statistic.

Coronavirus fears prompt Naval Station Great Lakes to suspend in-person graduation ceremony

The Naval Service training command “will continue to monitor the situation and consult with medical experts to decide when it is appropriate to resume guest attendance at graduation ceremonies."

Coronavirus fears taking toll on those who suffer from anxiety
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Dr. Lauren Neaman from DASC Chicago joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact coronavirus fears can have on those suffering from anxiety.

4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago, bringing Illinois total to 11

All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Insulin-cost capping bill passes in Virginia General Assembly

Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.

Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak

CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills. 

9 former patients of dead Evergreen Park pediatrician find out they were never vaccinated

At least nine former patients of a dead Evergreen Park pediatrician have discovered they are not immune to diseases they thought they were vaccinated for, the Cook County sheriff’s office announced Monday.