Daily Coronavirus News: Friday, March 13
Events across the country continue to be cancelled, many schools are closing and the stock market is being shaken dramatically. Now, many public health…
You Asked: What Can I Tell My Child About Coronavirus?
As some schools close, workers are told to telecommute and the Indianapolis-based NCAA shuts down tournaments, coronavirus is having a broader impact on…
Carle Chief Nursing Officer Shares Advice On Travel, Staying Healthy As Coronavirus Spreads
URBANA – The chief nursing officer of the Carle Health System says Carle is receiving many questions about the novel coronavirus. People want to know how to protect themselves from COVID-19 and whether it’s wise to cancel travel plans. Elizabeth Angelo says in addition to the CDC guidance to avoid high-risk areas, she recommends people…
Amid Flu Outbreak In Illinois Prison, Inmates Not Being Tested For COVID-19
Update: This story was updated at 1:35 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 to state that the Illinois Department of Corrections is not currently testing individuals in the prison system for COVID-19. URBANA – A group of educators who work inside Illinois’ prison system are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to release elderly and sick inmates from…
Illinois Marathon Postponed For ‘Several Months’ Due To COVID-19
Downstate’s largest running event has been postponed until later this year because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Organizers of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon announced Thursday that they’re postponing their events scheduled for April 23-25.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Health Care Providers In Champaign-Urbana Are Preparing For Coronavirus
URBANA – Health care providers in east-central Illinois say they’re prepared for the possibility of coronavirus coming to central Illinois. If someone’s sick enough — if they have a really high fever, if they have a really bad cough or chest pain — we’ll instruct them where to come. – Dr. Robert Healy OSF HealthCare’s…
Carle Hospital In Urbana To Participate In Statewide Coronavirus Surveillance Program
URBANA – Starting this week, some patients who present to the emergency department at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana with flu-like symptoms will be tested for the coronavirus. Sample collection will be done at Carle, and testing will be conducted by the Illinois Department of Public Health, which is able to provide in-state testing for…
Rocky Rollout Of Health Insurance Worries Foster Families
After Rebecca and Bruce Austin gave birth to their daughter, they struggled to get pregnant again. So they signed up to become foster parents. “I wouldn…