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
Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
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
Aurora, IL|News|
724 Deaths In Kane County Since Pandemic’s Start 1 Year Ago
Kane County has averaged more than 140 new coronavirus cases per day since recording its first on March 10, 2020.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
COVID Deaths Fall In Illinois As Vaccine Rollout Continues
Sixteen deaths were reported Tuesday, down from hundreds just a couple months ago, but officials caution Illinoisans to keep wearing masks.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Rockies Get Green Light For More Fans At Coors Field
Thousands of extra tickets can now be sold to fans for opening day.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Rockland Coronavirus Update: Restrictions Relaxed
With the vaccine supply increasing, the age limit is dropping and rules will ease for the county health department and restaurants.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
1-Day Vaccination Event Sign-Up Underway For Glenview Seniors
The first doses will be administered Thursday at Glenbrook South High School. Registration is by phone ONLY.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Thousands Get Coronavirus Vaccines At Mass Clinic In Aurora
City workers converted the upper floor of a vacant department store to serve as a mass vaccination clinic for Aurora residents.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Transforms Empty Storage Containers Into Homeless Shelters
SEE IT: The unique rooms at Newark Hope Village will give COVID-friendly shelter to some of the city's most vulnerable residents.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire: 226 More Positive Test Results
Data Update: 26 more children infected; 77K accumulative cases; nearly 74K recoveries; hospitalizations drop to 81; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Couple Gets Vaccine On 50th Anniversary: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
4 in 10 Americans still struggling financially; CDC releases long-awaited guidance for the vaccinated; kids' reading skills are suffering.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers Develops Rapid Test For COVID Variants, Declines Patent
Rutgers isn’t patenting the new test because researchers believe it should be “widely available to the public.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Parents Protest For Full-Time In-Person Learning In Geneva 304
District 304 is operating on a hybrid schedule for the rest of the school year, with all students learning remotely on Fridays.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Hundreds Of Aurora Businesses Apply For Coronavirus Relief Grants
Aurora officials set up a $1.2 million grant program to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Airport Workers In NJ, NY Fight For New Contracts Amid Pandemic
Negotiations at Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports may set the tone for future bargaining across the nation, union leaders say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Doses: Baxter Partners With Moderna
Deerfield-based Baxter BioPharma Solutions will help with 60 million to 90 million doses.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy was set to speak beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday and address schools, vaccines and NJ reopenings amid COVID.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
North Jersey Mayor Talks About Her Unexpected Year: 'No Playbook'
Many NJ mayors were baptized by fire a year ago. Westfield's mayor, a former HBO executive, didn't expect to be giving fatality reports.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Pair Spend 50th Wedding Anniversary Getting COVID Vaccines
A pair of retired teachers were hoping for a cruise. But all things considered, a COVID-19 vaccine made for a memorable golden anniversary.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Mayor Talks About Her Unexpected Year: 'No Playbook'
Many NJ mayors were baptized by fire a year ago. Westfield's mayor looks back, and predicts that reopening may 'be like the Roaring '20s'
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus 2-Day Update In New Hampshire: 6 More Deaths
Data: 494 new infections including 79 children; K-12 settings drop below 100; more than 1.7 million tests administered on 47% of residents.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Sisters Reunite To Get Vaccine Together: U.S. Coronavirus Blog
$1.9 trillion relief bill passes Senate; CDC guidance for vaccinated people coming soon; Arkansas looking for "off-ramp" for mask mandate.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
‘We Are So Close’: Health Officials Race To Vaccinate Los Angeles
"The virus is the enemy," Los Angeles Public health officials say. More vaccines are coming.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
