Covid-19 News
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Illinois COVID-19 update: More than 1,100 new cases, 18 additional deaths
Mar 29, 2020 9:43 PM - Illinois added 1,105 confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, more than twice the number of new cases Saturday, dramatically illustrating the virus' rapid and exponential spread through the state. -
Trump extends virus guidelines, braces U.S. for big death toll
Mar 29, 2020 6:23 PM - Bracing the nation for a grim death toll, President Donald Trump on Sunday extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month, bowing to public-health experts who told him the coronavirus pandemic could claim over 100,000 lives in the U.S., perhaps significantly more, if not enough is done to fight it. -
Buffalo Grove family's idea for random act of kindness blossoms
Mar 29, 2020 6:14 PM - A Buffalo Grove family has been lifting spirits during the coronavirus outbreak by giving away free flowers outside their home. -
Arlington Park won't open until at least June 1
Mar 29, 2020 5:10 PM - Arlington Park cancels May racing due to coronavirus pandemic. -
Man in his 60s succumbs to COVID-19 at Edward Hospital in Naperville
Mar 29, 2020 2:10 PM - A DuPage County man in his 60s has died at Edward Hospital in Naperville as a result of the COVID-19 virus, officials confirmed Sunday. -
Preckwinkle: Forest preserves will stay open, if visitors follow guidelines
Mar 29, 2020 12:13 PM - Cook County intends to keep most of its forest preserves open during the state's stay-at-home order, but that could change quickly if visitors don't abide by safe distancing and other public health guidelines, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Sunday. -
12 healthy things to do while staying at home
Mar 29, 2020 10:23 AM - Given Illinois' stay-at-home order, many of us are spending nearly all of our time at home. During this stressful time, there are ways to minimize anxiety and invest in our health. -
Keeping your hands clean is the best way to stay healthy
Mar 29, 2020 10:20 AM - Hand-washing is in the news right now with coverage of the new coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, as well as our ongoing flu season. It's an important topic because, although the exact means of transmission of this coronavirus isn't clear yet, we do know how influenza spreads, and COVID-19 is likely to be similar. -
Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
Mar 29, 2020 10:19 AM - Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe, but they're far from the only ones vulnerable. One of many mysteries: Men seem to be faring worse than women.
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Trump raises idea of quarantines affecting New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
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