Articles filed under Health Crises
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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...
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First COVID-19 cases in Kane, McHenry counties; Illinois up to 19Mar 10, 2020 1:00 am - The first two COVID-19 cases have surfaced in the suburbs outside Cook County, bringing the total number in Illinois to 19, officials said Tuesday. One new case involves...
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Phillies ace Nola missed scheduled start due to the fluMar 09, 2020 7:00 am - CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the New York Yankees due to the flu. Phillies manager ...
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US warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claimsMar 09, 2020 7:00 am - U.S. regulators warned seven companies to stop selling soaps, sprays and other concoctions with false claims that they can treat the new coronavirus or keep people from ...
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Virus and elderly: Avoid crowds, cruises, long plane tripsMar 09, 2020 7:00 am - The U.S. government's coronavirus recommendations tell older adults to avoid crowds, cruises and long plane rides -- advice that one public health official acknowledged ...
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Some nursing homes restricting visits due to coronavirus fearsMar 09, 2020 5:30 am - Assisted living and nursing facilities are being urged by an industry group to restrict visits by anyone who's ill to protect their vulnerable patients from the COVID-19...
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Loyola Academy cancels classes for second day after coronavirus exposureMar 09, 2020 1:00 am - Loyola Academy in Wilmette will be closed for a second day Tuesday after administrators learned a student had come in contact with a coronavirus patient. The 2,000 stude...