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CBS 2 has learned that a a group of students went through a sort of "drive-thru testing" at the school on Sunday. Parents said they were able to get their children tested from their car seat, which caused less stress. And they hope, less possibility for potential spread.
Indiana University announced Tuesday that it is halting face-to-face classroom teaching for two weeks after spring break amid the coronavirus outbreak.
"People should be aware that any email or website offering a 'cure' is a scam that should be avoided."
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
There's a hotline setup for the Vaughn community and plans are in place to provide food boxes for Vaughn families. The boxes will have enough food for three days and will be available at the CPS warehouse beginning Wednesday, according to Jackson. She added that CPS will provide food delivery for those who are "challenged for transportation."
A look at the facts about the coronavirus reveals that a security think tank predicted the pandemic back in the fall.
At least 21 people tested positive for coronavirus on the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked at the Port of Oakland in California on Monday – the ship that has had passengers in quarantine in their rooms since Thursday of last week.
Pritzker said the disaster declaration would allow the state to deploy mobile support teams, request additional medical experts, ask for more support from the federal government, and maximize the amount of federal funding available to help fight and contain the disease in Illinois.
Coronavirus concerns are surfacing as many typically make spring and summer vacation plans – and in some cases, the money has already been spent.
"Anybody that walks in through this green door has to wear a mask."
Loyola Academy is the second Chicago-area school to close because of the corornavirus outbreak. Vaughn Occupational High School in Portage Park will be closed until March 18. A teacher's aide there was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
An Illinois doctor's invention geared toward correcting brain function issues is gaining worldwide attention.
The cleanup continued at Vaughn Occupational High School on Sunday as students and staff got tested for coronavirus.
An woman who flew into O'Hare International Airport from Italy and then took Amtrak from Chicago to St. Louis last week has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials have confirmed.
A new case of novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Chicago, according to a release from the city.
