Articles filed under Coronavirus
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FDA: N95 masks, now plentiful, should no longer be reusedApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - The Biden administration has taken the first step toward ending an emergency exception that allowed hospitals to ration and reuse N95 medical masks, the first line of de...
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COVID 19 cancels season-high 12 area football gamesApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - Friday became a whirlwind of activity for a few suburban athletic directors. At least 12 high school football games scheduled for the final week of the six-week IHSA spr...
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Indian hospitals plead for oxygen, country sets virus recordApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - NEW DELHI - India put oxygen tankers on special express trains as major hospitals in New Delhi begged on social media on Friday for more supplies to save COVID-19 patien...
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Japan issues 3rd virus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka areaApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - TOKYO - Japan declared a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures on Friday amid skepticism it will be enough to curb a rapid coronavirus resurge...
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Finally, getting vaccine supplies 'not an issue' in some countiesApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - With one in three eligible Illinoisans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and doses flowing in, suburban officials said supply is finally ceasing to be an issue as attent...
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House passes bill reducing barriers to telehealthApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House passed a bill Friday that would make coronavirus-related expansions to telehealth services permanent through state statute. House Bill 3...
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U.S. to resume J&J COVID vaccinations despite rare clot riskApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - U.S. health officials lifted an 11-day pause on COVID-19 vaccinations using Johnson & Johnson's single-dose shot on Friday, after scientific advisers decided its benefit...
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Hoffman Estates to host vaccination clinic SaturdayApr 22, 2021 1:00 am - The village of Hoffman Estates, in partnership with Rana-Reagan Pharmacy, is hosting a vaccination clinic at village hall Saturday, April 24. Registration is available ...
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Mount Prospect using federal funds to help small businessesApr 22, 2021 1:00 am - Mount Prospect will be doling out $253,000 in federal funds to assist small businesses affected by the pandemic. Community Development Director Bill Cooney told the vill...
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'The senior class deserves this': Prom, graduation will be held at Carmel CatholicApr 22, 2021 1:00 am - Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein plans to hold indoor junior and senior proms and an outdoor senior graduation at the end of May. Proms for junior and seniors wi...