Coronavirus News Roundup: Thursday, March 12th
It’s official: The World Health Organization says COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, is a pandemic . Government and industry leaders are…
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News Around Illinois – March 12, 2020
Illinois Colleges Suspend In-Person Classes Due To COVID-19 CHICAGO — Illinois, DePaul, Northwestern and Illinois State universities have decided to suspend in-person classes due to coronavirus fears. The schools on Wednesday joined colleges and universities around the U.S. that have announced a halt to face-to-face instruction. None of the universities are reporting cases of COVID-19…
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University of Illinois Shifts To Online Courses In Effort To Stop Virus Spread
URBANA – The University of Illinois System said on Wednesday night that courses will “immediately” migrate from in-person to online to help limit transmission of the coronavirus. [perfectpullquote align=”left” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Click here for more stories & resources from the Coronavirus Information Center[/perfectpullquote] In a memo to all students, faculty and staff,…
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Next Steps Unclear For University Of Illinois Students Dealing With Coronavirus Cancellations
Alissa Xiao is confined to a bedroom in her parents home in the East Bay region of California. Xiao, 20, is a junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was forced to return home last week from a study abroad program in Italy because of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. “It’s very…
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You Asked: How Worried Should I Be About Coronavirus?
Coronavirus cases are rising and we found many of you — our listeners and readers — have questions that go beyond the number of people infected with…
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Champaign County To Move Three Polling Places Out Of Long-Term Care Facilities
Champaign County is moving three of its primary election polling places out of long-term care facilities to other locations, out of concern about the coronavirus. Angie Patton, chief deputy with the Champaign County Clerk’s office, says her office made the decision after conferring with officials at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. But she emphasized that…
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How Coronavirus Is Affecting Local Public Health Workers
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to tick up nationwide, local public health workers are faced with the challenging task of ensuring those at…
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News Around Illinois – March 11, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 Cases Increase To 19 [perfectpullquote align=”left” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Click here to connect with WILL’s Coronavirus Information Center. [/perfectpullquote] CHICAGO – State officials say Illinois now has 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The state identified eight new cases since yesterday afternoon – including a teenager from McHenry County. Dr. Ngozi Ezike is…
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Ask The Newsroom: Confusion Over Masks And Coronavirus Protection
This week, The 21st show is answering listener questions about the coronavirus. We received a question at AskTheNewsroom.com from Kimberly, who wants to know why the general public is being told to not to use face masks while at the same time, we’re hearing health care workers need them: “Why is it that the masks work for…
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What Do You Need To Know About Coronavirus? We’ve Got Answers.
As cases of coronavirus spread across the Midwest, we know there are lots of questions about it — including how to avoid getting sick. We also know…
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March 10 Primaries: Live Results And Analysis
Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington state are holding 2020 primary contests on Tuesday. Follow live coverage and see the latest results.
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News Around Illinois – March 10, 2020
Lawmakers Pushing For Privacy Protections From Smart Speakers SPRINGFIELD – A pair of Illinois lawmakers want privacy protections for data from smart appliances and virtual home assistants. State Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) says the information collected by those devices deserves the same protection as everything else in a home. The legislation would require police to get a…
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We’ve Got The Tech To Track Cattle And Their Diseases, But Ranchers Worry About Big Data
GARDEN CITY, Kansas — Before June 2018, finding cattle that were potentially exposed to diseases was time-consuming and complicated, requiring a…
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Illinois COVID-19 Cases Grow To 11; Disaster Proclamation Declared
CHICAGO – Illinois now has 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19. On Monday afternoon, Governor JB Pritzker announced four new cases of the coronavirus in the state. He also formally declared a disaster proclamation. That opens up pathways to federal and state resources, including money and medical expertise. While the risk of getting coronavirus remains low, Pritzker…
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Illini Earn Tourney Double-Bye With 78-76 Win Over Iowa
The Illini men’s basketball team beat Iowa 78-76 last night at the State Farm Center, securing a top-four seed and double-bye in this week’s Big Ten Tournament.
