U of I gets approval for rapid COVID-19 saliva test
By Kevin Bessler |Â The Center Square
(The Center Square) – A breakthrough in COVID-19 testing in Illinois could help slow the spread of the virus.
Officials...
One-day rate tops 5 percent for first time since early June
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — Cases of novel coronavirus disease continue to climb in Illinois along with the positivity rate among tests conducted.
The...
Could outbreaks in county clerk’s offices hamper November election?
By Cole Lauterbach |Â The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Green County Clerk Debbie Banghart’s entire staff was sent home.
The county health department ordered a...
CDC says COVID-19 patients have immunity for three months
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced those who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have recovered do not need to quarantine...
VA opens health care facilities to volunteers at Height Of The Pandemic
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Wednesday plans to reintroduce volunteers to its health care facilities.
“Just as our facilities are gradually reinstating...
Russia: Putin claims world’s first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use
Russia has reportedly become the first country to develop the world's first COVID-19 vaccine. The news was reported by President Vladimir Putin, who's...
