CDC recommends gatherings of 50 people or more be cancelled or postponed
The CDC is now recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert is saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
The CDC is now recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert is saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
First dose to be delivered Monday in clinical trial for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The first dose of a potential coronavirus vaccine will be delivered Monday, according to a governement official.
The first dose of a potential coronavirus vaccine will be delivered Monday, according to a governement official.
Chicago bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus
Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois coronavirus cases now apparently up to 66; cases now reported in central and downstate areas
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Saturday afternoon that the number of cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Illinois is now 64, and later in the day, Sangamon County officials announced two cases, bringing the apparent total to 66.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Saturday afternoon that the number of cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Illinois is now 64, and later in the day, Sangamon County officials announced two cases, bringing the apparent total to 66.
More than half of intensive care patients in France are under 60
More than half of the 300 people in intensive care units in France with the new virus are under 60.
More than half of the 300 people in intensive care units in France with the new virus are under 60.
Disneyland donates food after coronavirus fears close parks
Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris are also closing
Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris are also closing
White House now conducting temperature checks amid outbreak
The move is being taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman.
The move is being taken out of an abundance of caution in response to the coronavirus outbreak, said Judd Deere, a White House spokesman.
Seattle woman infected with coronavirus says 'don’t panic' when recounting battle with deadly illness
Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.
Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.
14 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois; state total now 46
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of virus outbreak
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus, announces public-private partnership on testing
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
Cook County Jail implements new coronavirus screening procedures
While the jail has not had any reported cases of COVID-19, the new measures “have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters the facility."
While the jail has not had any reported cases of COVID-19, the new measures “have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters the facility."
Hospital in suburban Chicago offering drive-thru coronavirus testing
Advocate Good Shepherd in Barrington says patients can just drive up to be tested for COVID-19.
Advocate Good Shepherd in Barrington says patients can just drive up to be tested for COVID-19.
Kidney donation between former suburban coach, basketball player creates bond for life
Nearly 40 years after coaching her basketball team, a suburban coach and a former player have a new "forever" bond. And with Thursday, March 12 being World Kidney Day, the pair is sharing their inspiring story.
Nearly 40 years after coaching her basketball team, a suburban coach and a former player have a new "forever" bond. And with Thursday, March 12 being World Kidney Day, the pair is sharing their inspiring story.
Rush pitches isolation tent to treat coronavirus patients
The tent is separate from the hospital itself to give medical staff and other patients an added layer of protection.
The tent is separate from the hospital itself to give medical staff and other patients an added layer of protection.
Broadway shows go dark amid COVID-19 outbreak
Broadway will go dark amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Broadway will go dark amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayo Clinic develops test to detect COVID-19, under review by FDA
The Mayo Clinic has developed a test that can detect the novel coronavirus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The Mayo Clinic has developed a test that can detect the novel coronavirus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Man quarantined on cruise ship in February 'can't seem to get rid of the coronavirus'
Carl Goldman has been in coronavirus quarantine since Feb. 17.
Carl Goldman has been in coronavirus quarantine since Feb. 17.
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.
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.
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.