Supplies Run Low At Small Pharmacies During COVID-19 Crisis; Some Think They're Being Shut Out
Supplies that are not even related to COVID-19 are running low for mom-and-pop pharmacies.
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Supplies that are not even related to COVID-19 are running low for mom-and-pop pharmacies.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday night that in an effort to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, City Hall will not be open to the general public effective Friday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced that the Chicago Public Schools' closure will be extended to April 21 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
"With continuing uncertainties about global and U.S. supplies of face masks, we urgently need to find alternative supplies, no matter where they are, so our hospitals can continue to provide life-saving care to current and future COVID-19 patients."
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday announced said the state's National Guard was in action supporting emergency operations and providing personnel to the state Department of Health amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Everyone from cancer patients, sickle cell patients, trauma patients, mothers giving birth, babies in the neonatal units and those in burn units rely on blood for their procedures.
Distilleries with licenses to produce alcohol for consumption can't use it for anything else without permission.
While the advice is to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, not everyone has that option.
The Village of Oak Park has issued an order requiring residents to shelter in place – effective Friday, March 20 through April 3.
The Chicago Public Library on Wednesday announced that it is reducing the number of locations that will be allowed to stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"It's frustrating because you just want to know, but at this point I just want to feel better."
Chicago Fire Department sources told CBS 2 Wednesday night that a second member of the department has tested positive for coronavirus.
The pressure to respond to the coronavirus pandemic falls not just on hospital workers, but also on our first responders – and ensuring they are protected when answering the call.
