Across America|News|
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Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
New Weekly COVID-19 Cases Rise Slightly In Buffalo Grove
There have been 3,128 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
8 More COVID-19 Deaths In New Hampshire: 48-Hour Data Update
State Joint Information Center reports 628 new cases including 105 children; hospitalizations at 73; 95.7% of infections recover; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA To Hit Red Tier; Indoor Dining, Increased Vaccines Coming
In a huge step forward, Los Angeles announced it will reach red tier Sunday and open up more vaccine appointments in the next week.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Regional Vaccination Site Opening Soon In Deerfield
The Deerfield Park District Board voted unanimously Wednesday for the facility at the Patty Turner Center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Lowest New COVID-19 Cases Since September In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,729 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
5K Cases, 36 Deaths In St. Charles During 1st Year Of Pandemic
The World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Vaccination For Seniors: Sign-ups Underway For Schaumburg Event
The first dose will be given Wednesday, March 17, with the second dose to be given Wednesday, April 7, at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Drop From Prior Week In Glenview
There have been 3,821 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
No New Coronvirus Deaths Last 2 Weeks In Northbrook
There have been 2,797 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
CA To Hit Critical Milestone For Reopening: From Purple To Red
CA today is expected to hit a benchmark, triggering a big change that will transform the state’s reopening map from purple to mostly red.
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Students Attend Sit-In; K-2 To Return To Class Monday
Most Maplewood and South Orange, NJ students who came to a protest on Friday morning have not been inside a classroom in nearly a year.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Biden Pledges Quick Vaccines, 'Independence From This Virus'
In his first prime-time address on Thursday, Biden said he would direct states to make vaccines available to all adults by May 1.
Highland Park, IL|News|
District 113 COVID-19 Cases Contracted Outside School: Officials
Superintendent Bruce Law said 117 people are in quarantine as a result of 22 students testing positive for the coronavirus last week.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Over Half Of Lake County Seniors Have Gotten A COVID-19 Vaccine
About 51 percent of Lake County residents over age 65 have received at least once dose of a vaccine, public health officials said Thursday.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Another Coronavirus 'Variant Of Concern' Detected In King County
A third potentially more infectious variant, first identified in Brazil, has officially landed in King County. Here's what to know.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
2K Cases, 19 Deaths In Batavia During 1st Year Of Pandemic
The World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
39 Deaths, 2,249 Cases In Geneva During 1st Year Of Pandemic
The first coronavirus case in Kane County was identified March 10, 2020, in Geneva.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Frontier Days Festival Canceled Again In Arlington Heights
The board of the directors for the annual 4th of July event is hoping to bring it back in 2022.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Vaccine Rates Lowest In Rockland Where Coronavirus Hit Hardest
County officials revealed that in the first 12 weeks vaccination rates have been very uneven from community to community.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
COVID Test Required To Start School In Alameda Next Week
In-class teaching will start at elementary schools on Monday, but students must take a COVID-19 test between March 5 and 14.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
125 School Employees Out Sick After Getting 2nd Vaccine: Report
Kaneland 302 was forced to use an emergency day Thursday with officials unable to find enough substitute teachers, according to a report.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Union City, CA|News|
Union City Schools To Remain Closed
Distance learning will continue as the school board voted against a plan to reopen in April.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Putnam Coronavirus Update: Expanding Vaccinations
As of Thursday, 22.2 percent of Putnam residents had received at least one dose.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
See What Each NJ Town Is Getting From COVID Relief Law
WATCH: Gov. Murphy and others provided more information on what each NJ town is getting from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief law.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
More Fans Allowed At IHSA Outdoor Games, State Finals Back
Following updated guidance from the IDPH, regions that are in Phase 4 can increase spectators from 50 people to 20 percent capacity.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Video: 9-Year-Old Has The Best Reaction To Going Back To School
Watch the moment a SoCal student finds out that it's time to go back to school. It's pure joy.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
A Year Later, Parents Remember One Of Pandemic’s Littlest Victims
Quickly: Your 5-minute read for a smart start today includes a crooning teen, clean but cluttered Detroit River and must-know traffic alert.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
New NH Coronavirus Hospitalization Data Dashboard Unveiled
Update: 2 more deaths from long-term care settings; 267 new positive test results; PCR positivity rate at 1.8%; 47 more children infected.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Coronavirus Pandemic, 1 Year Later: 9 Things We Hope Will Prevail
We lost a year to the pandemic but found some things worth keeping, like helping each other, eating together and even social distancing.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Gone In 15 Minutes: 2K Score Tickets To Mass Vaccine Clinic
Two-thousand appointments at a mass coronavirus vaccination clinic this weekend in Aurora were claimed in under 15 minutes Wednesday.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Mass Vaccination Site To Open At Former Batavia Sam’s Club
Officials are set to convert 20,000 square feet of vacant retail space into a mass vaccination clinic that will operate six days a week.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Lumen Field Mass Vaccination Site Opens Saturday
At full capacity, the Lumen Field Event Center will be the largest civilian-led vaccination site in the country.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Westchester Paratransit Expands Service To Vaccine Appointments
Even seniors and people with disabilities who are not already clients can use this Paratransit pandemic service inside Westchester.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Weekend Clinic To Vaccinate 2K Aurora Residents; Sign Up Today
Residents can sign up for a coronavirus vaccine at 2 p.m. Wednesday if they are 65 or older, a frontline worker or have a medical condition.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Mom Urges: Please Listen To COVID-19 'Long-Haulers'
After battling symptoms for months, a NJ mom wrote about her family's experience to raise awareness of long-term coronavirus sufferers.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
NJ Bars, Restaurants, Others To Expand To 50 Percent Amid COVID
Gov. Phil Murphy announced he's loosening coronavirus restrictions following the release of new CDC guidance.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Queen Latifah Gets COVID Vaccine, Films 'The Equalizer' In Newark
The Hollywood legend took a break from shooting in New Jersey and made a heartfelt plea to her former neighbors: get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Another Death, 219 More Infections: Coronavirus In New Hampshire
Data Update: 38 more children infected; active COVID-19 cases drop below 2,000 for the first time since Nov. 8, 2020; recoveries at 95.9%.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lamorinda Stuck In Purple Tier Another Week
Contra Costa and Sonoma are the only 2 Bay Area counties still in the most restrictive tier. Here are the latest stats from Lamorinda.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
