Articles filed under Health Crises
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Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fearsMar 11, 2020 7:00 am - Is it the flu, a cold or the new coronavirus? Patients and doctors alike are parsing signs of illness to figure out who needs what tests or care and how worried they sho...
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Constable: Coronavirus bad, but it could be a lot worse, expert on the plague saysMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Italy is on lockdown. Chicago canceled the St. Patrick's Day parades. And your 401(k) threw up your retirement savings again while riding that Wall Street roller-coaster...
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NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fansMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. E...
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McHenry County declares state of emergencyMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has declared a state of emergency for the county in response to its first COVID-19 case, officials said in a news release Wedne...
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Biden, Sanders add to Illinois lawmaker endorsements as coronavirus affects campaignsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - As U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders vowed Wednesday to stay in the race for Democratic presidential nominee, rival and former Vice President Joe Biden clinched some key Illinois...
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Trump: All travel from Europe to U.S. suspended for 30 daysMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - President Donald Trump said he will significantly restrict travel from Europe to the U.S. for the next 30 days, the most far-reaching measure yet in the administration's...
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Naperville delays State of City speech due to coronavirusMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed the annual State of the City address until Monday, May 18 in light of concerns about the new coronavirus. The spee...
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Virus fears close schools in Carpentersville, Palatine, Hinsdale; Lombard schools reopenMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Fears associated with the COVID-19 illness are forcing two schools in Carpentersville and another in Palatine to close this week, even as a Lombard district prepares to ...
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McHenry County health officials call for canceling eventsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The McHenry County Department of Health is urging municipalities and organizations to consider postponing nonessential public events and meetings. The recommendation com...
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NBA suspends seasonMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The NBA has suspended its season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The announcement came after a confusing mid-game suspension of play between the Utah Jazz and Okl...