Trump Sets Easter Goal For Reopening American Economy
The president’s informal target to curtail mitigation measures like social distancing comes as the total number of confirmed cases nationwide tops 50,000.
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East-Central Illinois Health Care Providers Now Accepting Cloth Mask Donations
UPDATE on Wednesday, March 25, 2020: Carle says it can now provide sewing materials thanks to a generous donation. Email makeamask@carle.com with questions, or to arrange pickup of masks. CHAMPAIGN – Champaign county now has four confirmed cases of COVID-19, with the latest case announced today. Local health officials are saying everyone should consider themselves at…
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Hospital CEO gets COVID-19, Coronavirus News Tuesday, March 24
With states such as Indiana and Michigan adding “stay-at-home” orders on Monday, millions of Americans are significantly restricting their lifestyles to…
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‘It’s A Really Scary Time:’ Urbana Schools Employee On Supporting Latino Students
URBANA – With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Urbana School District is working to get information and resources to students in need. Some of those efforts are being led by Lucia Maldonado, the district’s Latino Parent Liaison. Maldonado says many Latino students and families in the Champaign-Urbana area are struggling from job…
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News Around Illinois – March 24, 2020
Pritzker Works With Manufacturers To Boost Medical Supply Orders CHICAGO – Governor J.B. Pritzker in his daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday says he has linked together the state’s manufacturers and biotech industries to boost production of medical supplies. Manufacturers in both industries were asked to focus production on essentials such as N95 masks, gloves, gowns,…
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WATCH: White House To Give Its Daily Update On Coronavirus Efforts
The administration’s crisis response team has another press conference on Monday; watch it live at 5:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the White House plans to assess whether to extend its 15-day guidelines.
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Illinois, Ohio Give Stay-Home Orders. Coronavirus News Monday, March 23
The governors of llinois and Ohio ordered residents to stay home to halt the spread of coronavirus. It remains to be seen if other Midwest states will…
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¿Qué Necesita Saber Acerca Del Coronavirus? Tenemos Respuestas
Mientras los casos del coronavirus se siguen propagando por el Medio Oeste, sabemos que hay muchas preguntas acerca del virus — incluyendo cómo evitar contagiarse. También sabemos que hay mucha información incorrecta acerca del virus, así que queremos ayudarte a separar los hechos de la ficción.
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News Around Illinois – March 23, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 Cases Top 1,000 URBANA – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 296 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois. The number of cases now stands at 1,049 in 30 counties. There are also three new deaths: a Cook County man in his 80s, a Chicago man in his 80s and a woman…
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White House Coronavirus Team To Hold Briefing, As Death Toll Continues Rising
The global death toll from the virus has now surpassed 14,000 people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
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Champaign County Virus Cases Grow To 3; IL Cases Now 753
CHAMPAIGN – The state of Illinois reported dozens of new COVID-19 cases, including two more in Champaign County and the first involving members of the University of Illinois System. On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 168 new cases of coronavirus. The total in the state stands at 753 cases, including people who…
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What Is Essential/Prohibited Under IL Stay At Home Order?
CHICAGO – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the state’s residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Pritzker’s order announced Friday will still allow the state’s 12.6 million residents to seek essentials including groceries and medicine. The…
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Have A TV At Home? Then You’re A Click Away From Keeping Your Children Schooled During The Covid-19 Pandemic
As a parent, you might be daunted by the role of “school teacher” while your children’s schools are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your local PBS television station is here to help! Here at WILL, we broadcast more than 11,000 hours of educator-approved, researched-based children’s programming for Pre-K through elementary-aged youngsters. Our programming schedule…
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Saturday March 21: Coronavirus Briefings At The White House
Watch the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic, including regular White House briefings below.
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Who Can Get Tested For COVID-19 In Champaign County?
With testing kits in short supply, Champaign County health officials are limiting who meets the criteria to get tested for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Now, the priority will be given to hospitalized patients with severe acute lower respiratory illness, such as pneumonia, as well as people in vulnerable populations who live in…
