Articles filed under Health Crises
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Concerns mount about two studies on drugs for coronavirusJun 02, 2020 7:00 am - Concerns are mounting about studies in two influential medical journals on drugs used in people with coronavirus, including one that led multiple countries to stop testi...
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Parisians return to cafes; Latin America sees virus surgeJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - PARIS - Parisians returned to the City of Light's beloved sidewalk cafes as lockdown restrictions eased Tuesday, but health experts expressed deep concerns as several La...
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Libraries in Libertyville, Vernon Hills launch new pickup serviceJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - After months of no on-site patron activity because of the COVID-19 crisis, the Cook Memorial Public Library District has launched a new pickup service. Patrons of the Co...
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China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHOJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. It repeatedly thanked the Chinese g...
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Kane County Fair canceled amid coronavirus pandemicJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - Social distancing guidelines surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have led to the cancellation of the 152nd annual Kane County Fair, organizers announced Tuesday. Held e...
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Some Des Plaines Park District facilities begin to reopenJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - The Des Plaines Park District has begun gradually reopening of some of its facilities, in conjunction with the wearing of face masks indoors and social distancing under ...
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Park pools in Round Lake, Mundelein will stay closedJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - The Round Lake Area Park District Aquatics Center will remain closed this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "This decision was made in the interest of public safe...
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Arlington Alfresco to begin tonight, but no Mane Event or Taste this yearJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - Portions of Vail Avenue and Campbell Street are shut down to make room for tables and chairs as part of downtown Arlington Heights' outdoor dining zone set to launch Wed...
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10 state-run COVID-19 testing sites to reopen WednesdayJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - Ten out of 11 state-run COVID-19 testing sites that closed Sunday when Illinois National Guard troops who assist at the facilities were deployed to keep the peace will r...
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Metra service will be back with reduced routes WednesdayJun 02, 2020 1:00 am - As a sign of possible normalization after several days of turmoil, Metra trains will run again Wednesday but on modified schedules. The railroad shut down early Sunday a...