Healthy & Fit

Illustration, created by Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Lake County and McHenry County in Region 9 Latest Area to Require Mitigations for Regressive COVID-19 Conditions

Thu Oct 29, 2020 06:28 am Cardinal News

Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in the North Suburban Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry Counties, […]

Prospect High School Girls Volleyball Players in 14-Day Quarantine as Precaution for Possible Close Contact with Person with Positive Test for COVID-19

Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:25 pm Cardinal News

Families of Prospect High School girls volleyball players were notified Monday, October 26, 2020 that a person who had contact with the team tested positive recently for COVID-19. As a precaution, a 14-day quarantine for […]

Following Suburban Cook County by 2 Days, City of Chicago Goes to “Phase 4 with Mitigation Measures” with No Indoor Dining at Restaurants

Tue Oct 27, 2020 08:43 pm Cardinal News

One day after the Illinois Department of Public Health announced “Phase 4 with Mitigation Measures” for suburban Cook County (Region 10) and for counties east of St. Louis “Metro East” (Region 4), the Illinois health […]

Resurgence Mitigation takes effect in Arlington Heights, Suburban Cook County (Region 10) on October 28, 2020 as Mitigation Moves from Phase 4 To “Phase 4 with Mitigation Measures”

Mon Oct 26, 2020 07:44 pm Cardinal News

Late October Mitigations Do NOT Apply to Schools, Fitness Centers The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Monday, October 26, 2020 that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will take effect in Region 4 and Region 10 […]

Public Health Officials Announce Record 6,161 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease on October 24, 2020

Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:46 pm Cardinal News

City of Chicago Daily Test Positivity Rate Increase from 6.9% to 7.9% SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Saturday, October 24, 2020 reported 6,161 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) […]

LaGrange Illinois 18-year-old College Freshman Attending University of Dayton Dies of COVID-19 Complications in Illinois

Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:17 pm Cardinal News

A 18-year-old University of Dayton student, who is from La Grange, recently passed away from COVID-19 complications following a long hospitalization. Michael John Lang, a student of University of Dayton, left the University of Dayton […]

IDPH Reports 69 New Coronavirus COVID-19 Deaths and 4,342 Confirmed Cases for Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Wed Oct 21, 2020 05:11 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) reported on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, that there were 69 new coronavirus-related deaths in Illinois — the biggest increase since mid-June 2020. According to the IDPH, the 69 deaths […]

Chicago West Suburban and South Suburban IDPH Regions on Brink of Coronavirus Mitigation Restrictions with Positivity Rates Over 8 Percent

Mon Oct 19, 2020 04:04 pm Cardinal News

Upcoming returns to coronavirus mitigation measures established in the “Restore Illinois” plan are possible in the West Suburban and South Suburban regions of Chicago, as well as the Southern Region of Illinois (far south Illinois), […]

Public Health Officials Announce 3,113 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease on Monday, October 19, 2020

Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:58 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today, Monday, October 19, 2020 reported 3,113 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths. The amount of new confirmed cases […]

This illustration, created by Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

North Suburban Region 9 (Lake County and McHenry County) COVID-19 Trends May Trigger Mitigation

Fri Oct 16, 2020 06:04 pm Cardinal News

The North Suburban Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry Counties, is nearing thresholds set by the State of Illinois that could trigger new mitigation measures in the region as early as next week. The […]

Public Health Officials Announce 87,000 Tests Completed, 4,554 New Cases October 16, 2020 — Statewide Positivity Rate 5.1%

Fri Oct 16, 2020 06:04 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today, Friday, October 16, 2020 reported 4,554 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, the highest one-day case total, including 38 additional confirmed deaths. […]

NCH Wellness Center Offers New Youth Fitness Program at Wellness Center

Fri Oct 16, 2020 10:55 am Cardinal News

Program designed to support tweens and teens during the pandemic Beginning in November, NCH Wellness Center will offer a new youth fitness program. Developed to benefit young people experiencing restricted activity during the pandemic, young […]

Illinois Reports Highest Single-Day Total of New Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases with Rise in Positivity Rate to 4.9 Percent

Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:52 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today, Thursday, October 15, 2020, reported 4,015 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional confirmed deaths. On September 4, 2020, IDPH reported 5,368 […]

Five Apps To Help You Keep Track of Your Diet and Stay Committed Healthy Eating

Mon Oct 12, 2020 09:00 am Cardinal News

Adopting a diet is the hardest part of weight loss or weight gain, but there are several apps to help you keep track of your diet. Discover the best apps ahead. The key to a […]

United States: State and Territory Cases Last 7 Days, October 8, 2020 (SOURCE: CDC)

Illinois Department of Public Health Officials Announce 3,059 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thu Oct 8, 2020 01:19 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Thursday, October 8, 2020 a figure of 3,059 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 32 additional confirmed deaths. More than […]

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