Newark, NJ|News|
New NJ COVID Vaccine Phone Number As State 'Peaks' In Second Wave
WATCH: NJ now has a phone number for vaccine appointments since NJ's second wave of COVID has "peaked." The new strain has arrived in NJ.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
2 More Cases Of Coronavirus Variant Found In Southeast Michigan
Two more cases of a variant of the coronavirus have been confirmed in southeast Michigan, state health officials said Thursday.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
12 More Deaths; 925 New Coronavirus Infections In New Hampshire
Data update: 119 more children infected; more than 60,000 accumulative cases in NH; 240 hospitalizations; and more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
125 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,753 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
53 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,524 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Family Bakery Closing In Pandemic, Plans To Relocate
Vienna Pastry, a bakery run by three sisters for more than 60 years in the Santa Monica community, will close and plans to relocate.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
NorthShore Prepares To Vaccinate Seniors As Phase 1b Begins
Patients aged 65 and over will be contacted by NorthShore University HealthSystem in the coming week, hospital officials announced.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'It's OK To Let Go Now': Virus Claims Couple Just Minutes Apart
Biden to require masks on public transportation, invokes Defense Production Act; states see vaccine shortages; 5.1M still on unemployment.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
4 New Deaths, 103 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,457 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Co. Health Dept. Begins Phase 1B Of COVID-19 Vaccinations
People have been very "eager to receive the vaccine," KCHD Executive Director RaeAnn VanGundy said, and no side effects have been reported.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
In New Round Of Executive Orders, Biden Requires Masks For Travel
Among those signed by President Joe Biden on Thursday were orders invoking the Defense Production Act and aimed at reopening schools.
Glenview, IL|News|
2 New Deaths, 100 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,357 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Essex County Official Gets Vaccinated After Beating Coronavirus
Joe DiVincenzo Jr. recovered from COVID-19, but got a vaccine anyway. Here’s why the CDC says he did the right thing.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
5 New Deaths, 225 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 5,113 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
St. Charles Extends Outdoor Dining Program As Pandemic Rolls On
Portions of First Street and Walnut Avenue will remain closed to traffic to allow restaurants to continue using the area for outdoor dining.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
NJ Lawmakers Push Big Changes To Gov. Murphy's COVID Management
UPDATE: NJ lawmakers advanced plans to push Gov. Murphy to change his management of the coronavirus crisis. Here's what this means.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire: 12 More Deaths Related To COVID-19
Data update: 950 deaths; 729 new infections including 109 children; 88% of all cases have recovered; and more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'I Felt Myself In Kind Of A Hole': Virus Lingers For Months
Death toll reaches new record; one year since first U.S. case; vaccine shortages cancel appointments; California marks 3 million cases.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
4,100 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane County: IDPH
More than 17,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered in Kane County, according to officials.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Kirkland, WA|News|
Washington Marks 1 Year Since Nation's 1st Coronavirus Diagnosis
One year ago, a Snohomish County man became the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Praying For The Dying, Chaplains Overworked As Deaths Top 400,000
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: $1.9 trillion aid package urged; teacher shortages across country; LA schools may require vaccinations.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Residents, Staff Get Coronavirus Vaccines At Bria Of Geneva
The first dose of the coronavirus vaccine was recently administered to those who live and work at the Geneva nursing home.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
HV Marks 3,814 Coronavirus Deaths As U.S. Toll Passes 400,000
More than 10 percent of the deaths in New York from COVID-19 have been in the Hudson Valley.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Airport Workers Resume Health Care Fight Amid COVID Crisis
“I’ve cleaned airplanes from all over the world during this pandemic … and I do it without health insurance.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic restrictions have been rolled back in Kane and Cook counties, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Rockland County Exec Asks Pfizer For 'Fair Share' Of Vaccine
The county executive wrote a letter after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he had asked to buy doses directly from the New York-based company.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic-related restrictions have been rolled back in Kane County, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic-related restrictions have been rolled back in Kane County, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Coronavirus Update Jan. 19: 4,318 New Cases, 33 Deaths
Most Illinois regions have seen the strictest tier of coronavirus mitigations lifted as the state adopts new hospital capacity metrics.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic-related restrictions have been rolled back in Kane County, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Moves Back To Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions
Some pandemic restrictions have been rolled back in Kane and DuPage counties, but indoor service at bars and restaurants remains banned.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Revises Coronavirus Tiers, Will Prioritize Inmate Vaccinations
Inmates — like residents of other congregate settings — will get the vaccine before those younger than 65 with high-risk medical conditions.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Exhausted Hospital Chaplains Bring Solace To Lonely, Dying
For the past 11 months, they've sat with the sick and dying and prayed with their families during their loved ones' final moments.
Across America|News|
Clinics Help Those Dealing With Long-Term Health Effects Of Virus
Dozens of facilities focus on helping "long-haulers" deal with the puzzling long-term effects of the coronavirus.
Chatham, NJ|News|
NJ Health Experts Answer Patch Readers’ COVID Vaccine Questions
Patch sent readers' COVID-19 vaccine questions to North Jersey infectious-disease experts. Here is Part 1 of their answers.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Coronavirus Update: Vaccine Doses, Positivity Rates Declining
Now there are 7 million New Yorkers chasing 250,000 vaccines a week, Gov. Cuomo said, calling the federal rollout "chaos."
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy spoke at 1 p.m. and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Medical Group Says: Stop Calling About COVID-19 Vaccine
The group posted on its website: "Please do not call seeking an appointment. We are working hard to expand our ability to vaccinate..."
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In New Hampshire — 25 More Deaths: 48-Hour Report
Update: 1,424 new infections including 211 children; hospitalizations dip to 243; 1.25 million tests issued to 565K people; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'Almighty Dollar' More Important To NCAA Than Health, Coach Says
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Death toll tops 400,000; $1.9 trillion aid package possible; teacher shortages across country.
Tim Moran, Patch Staff
