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COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to pose a challenge for our country. Together we can do more to protect our health and ensure we're better prepared for any future pandemics.
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Report: Nursing homes cope with huge staff shortages
At any given time throughout most of 2020, more than 200,000 Americans resided in nursing homes that admit they were suffering through staff shortages.
Report: Nursing homes cope with huge staff shortages
More than 3,000 U.S. nursing homes last month had a shortage of nurses, aides or doctors, the nadir for a crippling problem that started last May. At any given time throughout most of 2020, more than 200,000 Americans resided in nursing homes that admit they were suffering through staff shortages. In Illinois, 165 homes were understaffed in December, potentially affecting the care of 11,723 residents in those homes.
New UK COVID-19 variant case means Chicago should hunker down, not reopen
This is a dangerous time for our city and state, and preventing unnecessary deaths must remain our top priority. Finding the new U.K. variant in Chicago means to stop the spread of the virus, we should redouble safety efforts, not ease them.
COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments are peddled in new scams
Con-artists are preying on people's fear of infection or desperation for money
Tips on what to pack for college during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a whole new situation for college students. This guide outlines items that students should pack when they return to campus.