Articles filed under Health Crises
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Woodstock driver's license facility closed over coronavirus concernsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Woodstock Secretary of State Facility Driver's License Facility closed Wednesday due to a potential indirect exposure to the coronavirus. The driver's license facil...
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Tom Hanks announces he and his wife have COVID-19Mar 10, 2020 11:00 pm - Tom Hanks announced Wednesday night via social media that he and wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus. Hanks, the beloved star of "Forrest Gump" and...
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Citing virus, US halts inspections of foreign drug plantsMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday halted nearly all inspections of overseas plants that ship drugs, medical devices and other consumer goods ...
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Yanks' Gary Sánchez misses batting practice due to fluMar 10, 2020 7:00 am - TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - New York Yankees catcher Gary Sánchez missed batting practice Tuesday because he has the flu and will be re-evaluated later this week. Manager Aaron ...
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Coronavirus: Seasoned traveler says listen to the experts, avoid hot spots and keep travelingMar 10, 2020 5:30 am - Editor's note: The Facebook page of Doug Picirillo of Arlington Heights is replete with photos of exotic places and airport check-ins. As an information technology c...
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Lombard District 44 closing all 8 schools Wednesday after visit from someone with COVID-19Mar 10, 2020 1:00 am - All eight schools in Lombard Elementary District 44 will be closed Wednesday after officials said a visitor who tested positive for COVID-19 attended a March 4 volleybal...
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Rozner: Keeping writers from locker rooms is no safety measureMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - Writers are notoriously filthy people. There's not a one among us who doesn't stop at Dunkin' Donuts on the way to an event, landing at the facility with coffee stains e...
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9 reasons doctors say you should stay calm as coronavirus spreadsMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is here, but there's no need to hoard bottled water or buy extra toilet paper, suburban infectious disease experts say. While t...
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To fly or not? What coronavirus-related travel waivers airlines are offeringMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - One side effect of COVID-19 is travel anxiety among people unsure whether to cancel or forge ahead with March break trips. As of Tuesday, most major carriers are allowin...
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Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights cancels March eventsMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - Lutheran Home, the senior living community in Arlington Heights, on Tuesday canceled all of its activities and events for the remainder of March in light of the worldwid...