Articles filed under Coronavirus
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Breakthrough COVID-19 cases force 'Kiss Me, Kate' cancellationsDec 28, 2021 12:00 am - Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire announced on its Facebook page the cancellation of additional performances of its revival of "Kiss Me, Kate" through Jan. 4 in response ...
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Edward-Elmhurst Health limiting visitors amid COVID-19 riseDec 28, 2021 12:00 am - Edward-Elmhurst Health implemented new visitor restrictions on Tuesday in response to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. No routine visitors will be allowed in Edward Hospi...
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'We risked enough': Many folks staying home for New Year's Eve amid COVID-19 surgeDec 28, 2021 12:00 am - A surge of COVID-19 cases and the spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant are prompting many suburbanites to alter their New Year's Eve celebrations. Instead ...
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'Omicron and delta are coming to your party': Pritzker warns against big New Year's gatheringsDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other health officials are asking Illinois residents to reconsider any significant New Year's holiday plans that may include large gatherings. "Om...
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Letter: Properly wearing a mask should not be that hardDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - It's amazing that wearing a mask properly is so complicated for many people. If you buy a surgical or N95mask, the box shows pictures of how to wear one and they come wi...
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Staffing shortages force more flight cancellations at O'Hare, MidwayDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - COVID-19 infections created more staffing shortages for a number of U.S. airlines, forcing them to cancel more than 140 flights at both Chicago airports Monday. The Chic...
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Letter: Let's remember we're in COVID-19 fight togetherDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - I don't know what reasons there are for not getting vaccinated, unless you are allergic or have some medical condition. Remember how we got rid of polio in this country:...
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CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine periodDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly short...
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New Year's Eve event canceled in Des PlainesDec 27, 2021 12:00 am - Des Plaines Park District officials have canceled a New Year's Eve party for families due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Cook County's health guidelines, officials announc...
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Letter: Why are people so opposed to COVID-19 vaccines?Dec 27, 2021 12:00 am - Thank you for the follow-up story on Alix Atwell, the nurse with the long-haul COVID-19 from 18 months ago. No tests or doctors' assessments can find the cause of her we...