Articles filed under Health Crises
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As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracingMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK - A top world health official Monday warned that countries are essentially driving blind in reopening their economies without setting up strong contact tracing ...
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Nightmare on Chicago Street, Fourth of July events canceled in ElginMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - As many expected, the city of Elgin is canceling its Fourth of July parade and fireworks, but its signature event, Nightmare on Chicago Street, also is being canceled as...
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Northwest Bible Baptist to resume services Sunday despite stay-at-home orderMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - An Elgin-area church plans to reopen for services Sunday in defiance of a statewide stay-at-home order and restrictions on large gatherings. Attorneys for Northwest Bibl...
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Batavia hosting virtual town meetingMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual town hall meeting this week to discuss how the community is tackling the coronavirus pandemic with a goal of "an even...
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Risk of reopening U.S. economy too fast: A W-shaped recoveryMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - When the coronavirus erupted in the United States, it triggered quarantines, travel curbs and business shutdowns. Many economists predicted a V-shaped journ...
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What others are writing about COVID-19May 11, 2020 1:00 am - Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It? Plus, is it safe to swim in pools or lakes? NPR answers some common questions about COVI...
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Top aide to Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19May 11, 2020 1:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic has touched a member of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's senior staff who tested positive for the disease late last week, officials said Monday. The governor a...
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'Tale of 2 outbreaks': Singapore tackles a costly setbackMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Weeks after two of his roommates were diagnosed with COVID-19, Mohamad Arif Hassan says he's still waiting to be tested for the coronavirus. Qua...
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Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controlsMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - SHANGHAI - Visitors in face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened Monday in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down b...
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Study: Virus death toll in New York City worse than official tallyMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the tally kept by the city and state, according to an analysis ...