More than 6 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 across world, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
Illinois announces 1,462 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 deaths, with test positivity rate at 7 percent
There were 61 additional deaths from coronavirus in Illinois reported Saturday, which adds up to 5,330 lives lost in the state since the outbreak began.
There were 61 additional deaths from coronavirus in Illinois reported Saturday, which adds up to 5,330 lives lost in the state since the outbreak began.
CDC says spread of COVID-19 within the US likely began in January
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the novel coronavirus has been spreading within the U.S. as early as January.It was originally reported that the first case of COVID-19 with no known connection to travel abroad happened in late February.
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the novel coronavirus has been spreading within the U.S. as early as January.It was originally reported that the first case of COVID-19 with no known connection to travel abroad happened in late February.
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
The Food and Drug Administration said that several batches of the drug metformin tested positive for unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, a possible cancer-causing chemical.
The Food and Drug Administration said that several batches of the drug metformin tested positive for unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, a possible cancer-causing chemical.
Dr. Oz: Vaccines and herd immunity
Despite the alarming infection and death rates, just 49 percent of Americans say they would definitely get a coronavirus vaccine. So what does this mean for the population to achieve herd immunity and the full reopening of the country? Dr. Oz weighs in.
Despite the alarming infection and death rates, just 49 percent of Americans say they would definitely get a coronavirus vaccine. So what does this mean for the population to achieve herd immunity and the full reopening of the country? Dr. Oz weighs in.
WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
What to expect from gyms and fitness studios as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 Chicago hospitals scrap tentative $1.1-billion merger plan
Four financially challenged hospitals on Chicago’s South Side announced Tuesday they have scrapped plans to merge into a single health care system because Illinois lawmakers failed to set aside funding for the project.
Four financially challenged hospitals on Chicago’s South Side announced Tuesday they have scrapped plans to merge into a single health care system because Illinois lawmakers failed to set aside funding for the project.
Tips for taking a mini mental vacay in these troubling times
Author Andrea Marcellus dishes out tips for keeping your mind sharp and rejuvenated during the stressful times of COVID-19.
Author Andrea Marcellus dishes out tips for keeping your mind sharp and rejuvenated during the stressful times of COVID-19.
Study finds COVID-19 attacks lining of blood vessels in lungs, causes microscopic blood clots
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.
Large study finds malaria drugs touted by Trump linked to greater risk of death in COVID-19 patients
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
The new study of nearly 100,000 patients found those treated with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine were also more likely to develop a serious heart rhythm problem.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
Dr. Preeti Malani shares quarantine-friendly summer safety guidelines
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and with quarantine fatigue setting in, many of us are ready to head out and perhaps open up our circle of contacts and get outdoors.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and with quarantine fatigue setting in, many of us are ready to head out and perhaps open up our circle of contacts and get outdoors.
'A big blessing' - Queens baby receives life-saving liver transplant during COVID-19 pandemic
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Lovin Local: 200 Pharmacy in business for over 40 years
Our lovin' local stop today is at 200 Pharmacy, founded by two Englewood brothers over 40 years ago. Sherman White is the owner of the South Side small business and he joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Our lovin' local stop today is at 200 Pharmacy, founded by two Englewood brothers over 40 years ago. Sherman White is the owner of the South Side small business and he joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Dr. Oz talks water safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC has released a set of guidelines for water safety amid COVID-19. Dr. Oz examines what these guidelines are for and joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
The CDC has released a set of guidelines for water safety amid COVID-19. Dr. Oz examines what these guidelines are for and joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
'Racism has been a pandemic': Ohio’s most populous county declares racism a public health crisis
Officials in Franklin County say racism has led to disparities in everything from housing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials in Franklin County say racism has led to disparities in everything from housing to the coronavirus pandemic.