Environment & Public Health
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Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
The public health agency had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. The new advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face coverings.
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New COVID-19 Restrictions In Suburbs Take Effect Wednesday
COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to surge across Illinois. On Wednesday, the state reported 12,657 new cases and 145 more deaths.
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COVID-19, Economy And Oncoming Winter Are A Perfect Storm Of Crises For Chicago’s Homeless
Homelessness in Chicago was already on the rise before the pandemic. Now, the city is preparing for a possible new wave as cold weather sets in.
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U.S. Hits A Record Number Of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Amid A Virus Surge
The new wave appears bigger and more widespread than the surges that happened in the spring and summer — and threatens to be worse.
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Dr. Taormina Answers Your Latest COVID-19 Questions
Illinois on Tuesday reported 12,623 new coronavirus cases and 79 additional deaths — a new state record.
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Coronavirus FAQ: Could COVID-19 Ever Be Considered A Preexisting Condition?
That’s a question people are asking as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments for a case on the future of the Affordable Care Act — which guarantees coverage for preexisting conditions.
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations Are Surging. Where Are Hospitals Reaching Capacity?
The pandemic is once again putting tens of thousands of people in the hospital in the U.S. Is it more than the health care system can handle? Find out which states are getting close to their limit.
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U.S. Confirmed Coronavirus Infections Hit 10 Million
The grim milestone passes as the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads out of control from coast to coast.
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A Former Chicago Health Commissioner Has Been Tapped For Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Task Force
Chicago’s current head of public health says she expects Dr. Julie Morita to prioritize equity in her role on President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force.
