By Staff, AccuWeather AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The new coronavirus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, surfaced in late 2019, and by mid-March had become a full-blown crisis worldwide. The global death toll climbed above 6,000 by March 15, just a few days after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in the United[Read More…]
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COVID-19: 236 New Cases in Illinois
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s. Monroe is now also reporting a case. Currently, IDPH is reporting a[Read More…]
FBI: School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk. Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the[Read More…]
COVID-19: CDC – Children and Coronavirus Disease 2019
Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out Children are not at higher risk Atlanta, GA-(ENEWSPF)- Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known[Read More…]
COVID-19: CDC – People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
Atlanta, GA-(ENEWSPF)- COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Based upon available[Read More…]
COVID-19: Blue Island Mayor Shuts Down Police Dept. After One Officer Tests Positive
Blue Island, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a move that State Rep. Bob Rita calls “rash,” Blue Island Mayor Domingo Vargas decided Sunday effectively shut down the police department after one officer tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor made the decision at 1 a.m. Sunday, according to a statement from Rep. Rita. “Early[Read More…]
Police Warn of COVID-19 Scams
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police took to social media this weekend to warn of COVID-19 scams, one involving apps, another regarding possible checks coming to most Americans, and yet a third where people claiming to be COVID-19 inspectors are going door-to-door in some communities. Police warn residents to NOT[Read More…]
COVID-19 Illinois “Stay At Home” Order: What It Means for Park Foresters
This Article Includes the Entire Executive Order by Gov. JB Pritzker Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, March 20, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an unprecedented Stay-At-Home order that goes into effect today, Saturday, March 21, 2020. What does this order mean for Park Forest residents and businesses? First, to dispel rumors[Read More…]
Daily coronavirus briefing: Global death toll surges past 10,000 after most devastating day yet
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer& Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The new coronavirus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, surfaced in late 2019, and by mid-March had become a full-blown crisis worldwide. The global death toll climbed above 6,000 by March 15, just a few days[Read More…]
IDPH: Deaths of Three More Individuals in Illinois with Coronavirus Disease, 422 Known Cases Statewide
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the death of three people in Illinois with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) changing the number of cases statewide. The individuals include a Will County resident in his 50s and a Cook County resident in her 80s, and an out-of-state resident in[Read More…]
