Concord, NH|News|
5 More Dead Of COVID-19 In New Hampshire: Coronavirus Update
Data: 244 new positive test results including 37 children; recoveries increase to 95.5 percent; PCR positivity rate drops to 1.3%; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
Across America|News|
States Rapidly Expanding Vaccine Access As Supplies Surge
The U.S. has administered nearly 80 million shots in a vaccination drive now hitting its stride, according to the CDC.
Des Plaines, IL|News|
Mass Vaccination Site Opening In Vacant Des Plaines Kmart
The last Kmart in Illinois to close is set to become the largest COVID-19 vaccination site in the northwest suburbs.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Stillwater, MN|News|
Daughter Mops Nursing Home Floors, Scrapes Plates To Be Near Dad
The COVID-19 lockdown separated Lisa Racine and her father, a resident of a Stillwater, Minnesota, care center. Then she went job hunting.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Still Impacting Travel At NJ And NY Airports, PATH
The Port Authority’s airports and PATH trains are seeing big drops in ridership. But bridge and tunnel traffic is taking less of a hit.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Market To Host Mobile Coronavirus Testing Unit Sunday
Coronavirus tests will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Supermercado La Chiquita on Aurora’s East Side.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Helpers: Glenview Group Finds Appointments
The small group of volunteers has booked more than 200 appointments for Glenview area residents in the last two weeks.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Beloved Bloomfield Cop Dies Of COVID Just Months After Retiring
Benny Christiano served Bloomfield with “Bravery, Pride and Dedication” for 26 years until his retirement in December 2020.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Appointment Volunteer Is Community Hero
Grateful to have already been "stabbed," the Putnam resident wants to help people struggling with the system.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire: No Deaths During The Past 72-Hours
2-Day Data Update: 406 new infections including 58 more children; hospitalizations at 88; 1.66 million tests administered; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Baby Boom Goes Bust, Signaling Hard Times: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
States expand vaccine eligibility; officials warn against easing restrictions; pharmaceutical giants partner on vaccine.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
110K United Center Vaccination Appointments To Open For Seniors
Seniors can sign up starting Thursday morning. Everyone else eligible under the state's Phase 1b+ guidelines can register Sunday afternoon.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Data Released By Evanston Health Department
City staff began posting the number of vaccine doses they have administered and distributed.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: Who's Eligible, Timeline, More
The Senate will begin debate Wednesday on a $1.9 trillion relief bill that directly aids families, states, cities, the unemployed and more.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Coming To Illinois This Week: Pritzker
Illinois is set to receive about 105,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, public health officials said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Mass Vaccination Clinic In Aurora Spotlights Racial Inequities
A mass clinic Tuesday took direct aim at evening out racial disparities, with more than 700 Black residents receiving a coronavirus vaccine.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Nyack-Piermont, NY|News|
Line Up For 3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Just Like The Others: Expert
A year into the pandemic, Patch went back to a local expert for further commonsense advice.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Expect All NJ Schools To Reopen By Fall, Gov. Murphy Says
Gov. Murphy says New Jersey should expect all schools to reopen in the fall as COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Which COVID-19 Vaccine Is Best? 'The One You Can Get': Doctor
It is impossible to compare the efficacy numbers of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine with the Pfizer and Moderna jabs, experts say.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In NH: Governor Reflects On Response To Pandemic
Listen: A year after the state's first infection, Gov. Chris Sununu talks one-on-one with Patch about New Hampshire's response to COVID-19.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Positivity Rate Drops To 2nd-Lowest Mark of Pandemic
Kane County’s coronavirus-test positivity rate hit 3.7 percent last week, its lowest since early July, public health data shows.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Township High School To Begin Offering In-Person Classes
Administrators announced plans to launch a hybrid learning model in April — with one in-person session per course every two weeks.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Availability To Expand To NJ Teachers
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that he's expanding COVID-19 vaccine availability to teachers and others. Here's the latest.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
New Hampshire 48-Hour Coronavirus Update: 3 New Deaths
Data: 557 new infections including 81 more children with the virus; hospitalizations drop to 87; 104 NH K-12 school setting cases; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Sibling Teachers 'Praying For A Miracle' As Mom Fights Virus
Restrictions eased in Pennsylvania; researchers look for cannabis-related treatment; Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout begins.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'A Terrible, Tragic Thing': Child Finds Parents Dead From Virus
Surge feared from winter storm; FDA approves single-shot coronavirus vaccine; CDC warns against easing restrictions.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
House Passes $1.9T Relief Bill On Near Party-Line Vote
Two Democrats joined Republicans in voting against the bill, which will provide financial relief to Americans and cities hit by coronavirus.
Kirkland, WA|News|
King County Reflects On A Year Of Fighting COVID-19
One year ago Sunday, King County announced the nation's first known COVID-19 death. Now, officials see a path toward a return to normalcy.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
In New Hampshire, 10 More COVID-19 Deaths: 48-Hour Report
Update: 692 new infections during the past two days including 110 children; hospitalizations drop below 100; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'Let's Get To Work': Woman Feeds Thousands After Losing Job
FDA panel endorses single-shot coronavirus vaccine; House votes on $1.9 trillion relief bill; pandemic has stopped flu in its tracks.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Slight Increase in Coronavirus Cases This Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,706 COVID-19 cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
New COVID-19 Cases Continue 3-Week Slide In Buffalo Grove
There have been 3,051 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Nearly 20K Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane County
More than 5,300 doses were administered Wednesday in Kane County, the largest single-day increase to date.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Coors Field To Allow Fans Back In Stadium At 25% Capacity
The Rockies got approval to welcome fans back into Coors Field under a capacity cap.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Cases Continue 2-month Drop In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,620 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Uncle Took On Dad Role For Nieces, Nephews: COVID Memorial
Elizabeth Fontanez says her uncle Edwin Fontanez of Lake in the Hills was a straightforward man who had a gentle side.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
KCHD Offers Coronavirus Vaccine Help For Seniors
The health department is partnering with more than a dozen local organizations to help seniors sign up for coronavirus vaccines.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Walgreens Will Offer Over-The-Counter Coronavirus Test
The Deerfield-based company hopes to make the tests available at more than 6,000 stores nationwide by the spring.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
One Fatality In Coronavirus Outbreak At Hoboken Men's Shelter
The Hoboken Community Center (formerly the YMCA) serves 96 men, and 20 have tested positive for covid-19.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
House To Vote Friday On $1.9 Trillion Virus Relief Package
Democrats are pushing the massive measure through Congress under special rules that will let them avoid a Senate filibuster.
