Illinois Receives First Shipment Of Remdesivir For Fight Against COVID-19; Virus Peak Now Forecast To Last Into Mid-June
As of Monday afternoon, Illinois has 79,0007 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 3,459 deaths.
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As of Monday afternoon, Illinois has 79,0007 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 3,459 deaths.
Illinois public health officials on Sunday reported 1,656 new cases of COVID-19, with another 57 deaths.
In the past day, the state has conducted 16,617 virus tests, for a positivity rate of 13.99%, about the same as Friday's rate of 13.97%.
As of Thursday night, there were 4,750 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, including 1,222 people in intensive care, and 727 on ventilators.
Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said, as of Thursday afternoon, there have been a total of 70,873 confirmed cases of the virus in 97 counties, including 3,111 deaths.
As of Wednesday, 4,832 virus patients were being treated in hospitals, including 1,231 in intensive care, and 780 on ventilators.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois rose by 2,122 in the past day, bringing the state's total so far to 65,962.
In the past 24 hours, Illinois has seen 2,341 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 46 additional deaths. As of Monday afternoon, Illinois has a total of 63,840 confirmed cases of the virus, including 2,662 deaths.
Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Illinois now has a total of 52,918 confirmed cases of the virus in 97 counties, including 2,355 deaths.
Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said 2,253 new cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, including 92 additional deaths.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Illinois has a total of 48,102 confirmed coronavirus cases in 96 counties, including 2,125 deaths.
Gov. JB Pritzker rejected any suggestion the virus outbreak "is just a Chicago or a Cook County problem, and that downstate Illinois is immune, or doesn't need restrictions."
"I encourage people to remain vigilant. We will get through this. We will do that by staying at home, by wearing masks when outside."
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Thursday that using swimming pools during the coronavirus pandemic is not a good idea – with a gross-out reason as to why.
As of Monday night, 4,776 people in Illinois were hospitalized with COVID-19; including 1,226 patients in intensive care, and 781 patients on ventilators.
Nursing home patients in Illinois are dying at an alarming rate due to COVID-19, and families want answers and help from the state.
"At the beginning of this pandemic, our doubling rates were very low, and since we put all our executive orders in place, Illinois has seen our doubling rates increase substantially; that is a very good thing," he said.
"There is even some evidence that we may be moving toward a flatter curve, but we need to keep watching the data on a daily basis," Pritzker said at his daily coronavirus briefing on Thursday.
"The buck stops with me, and we are still not where we need to be on the testing front," the governor said.
Illinois public health officials on Sunday announced 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois in one day.
"As we expected, and as we have feared, the greatest number of hospitalizations is among individuals older than 65 years of age, and approximately 86% of those with COVID-19 who have died here in Illinois are over the age of 60," Dr. Ngozi Ezike said.
The Illinois Department of Public Health opened a drive-up testing facility in the Dunning neighborhood, at the site of an old vehicle emissions testing facility at 6959 Forest Preserve Drive.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said there have been a total of 585 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois since the start of the outbreak, up from 105 on Monday, and just 46 one week ago.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday announced 12 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 105.
Tuesday's temperatures will drop from the 20s to 30s with breezy northwest winds, prompting wind chill values in the teens.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
While Henyard had not trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going—a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
The gift is the largest ever received in the 50-year history of the organization.
Schaumburg police said they were conducting a thorough investigation late Monday.
While Henyard had not trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going—a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Johnson had planned to eliminate dozens of positions in charge of overseeing the reforms in order to cuts costs from the city budget.
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Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
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The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
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Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
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The officers from the South Chicago (4th) District were treated to a fine dinner by the youth group at Immaculate Conception St. Michael Parish.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
While Henyard had not trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going—a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Tuesday's temperatures will drop from the 20s to 30s with breezy northwest winds, prompting wind chill values in the teens.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
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