Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ Hits Highest COVID-19 Weekly Case Totals As Key Metrics Jump
A new report suggests the coronavirus risk has risen sharply in 21 NJ counties as Gov. Murphy is warning against more reopenings.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Coronavirus Across America
The most interesting coronavirus news and features from across the United States.
Across California, CA|News|
‘Escape Mutant’ Coronavirus Strain Concerns CA Scientist: Report
But despite concerns, scientists are not unanimous in their view of South African variant's ability to elude vaccines.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
NJ Fatality Toll On Track To Be 27 Percent Higher Amid COVID-19
The state's 2020 death toll is on track to be 27 percent higher largely due to COVID-19 – and some local communities had stark increases.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
'The Motivation I Need': Events Get Creative To Unite Supporters
Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Deaths in United States approaching 400K; variant could become dominant strain; congressman tests positive.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago's COVID-19 Restrictions Due To Lack Of Empty Non-ICU Beds
The city is ineligible for a reduction in the state's coronavirus restrictions until at least 20 percent of its surgical beds are empty.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
NH Coronavirus Update: 11 More Deaths Related To COVID-19
Data: 794 new infections including 105 children; 55K infected since March; recoveries at 48K or 87%; mask mandate extended to March; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Biden's Virus Plan: 100 Million Shots Is Only The Beginning
Biden's plan to ramp up vaccinations comes a day after he unveiled a $1.9 trillion plan to confront the virus' economic toll.
Northbrook, IL|News|
Library Will Not Reopen Due To High Number Of Staff In Quarantine
The Northbrook Library had planned to reopen to the public on Jan. 19 for "grab and go" services.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted In Parts Of Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state is ready to move to Phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccination plan on Jan. 25.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County To Stay In Tier 3 As Restrictions Loosen Elsewhere
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that three regions can move back to Tier 2 mitigations, but that doesn't include Kane County.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
B117 COVID-19 Variant First Identified In UK Detected In Illinois
Northwestern University researchers found the new strain, thought to be more contagious, in samples selected at random last month.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Deep South Falls Behind In Coronavirus Vaccine Drive
In southern states including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina, less than 2 percent of residents have received the vaccine.
Toms River, NJ|News|
NJ Issues New COVID Vaccine Priority List; Teachers 'On Deck'
WATCH: Gov. Murphy will address NJ's vaccine plan now that it has released a new priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine. Are teachers next?
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
WATCH: Gov. Murphy Issues NJ Coronavirus, Vaccines Update
WATCH: Gov. Murphy spoke on COVID-19 on Friday and addressed schools, vaccines and NJ closures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
12 More Coronavirus Deaths; 46 Institutional Outbreaks In NH
Data: 706 new infections including 87 children; 44 active school setting cases; 555K New Hampshire residents tested via 1.22M tests; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
75K Kane County Residents In Coronavirus Vaccine Phase 1B
Residents over 65 and front-line workers will be eligible for coronavirus vaccines during the next phase of the rollout.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Mobile Morgue To Arrive In Santa Monica Amid Pandemic Emergency
In a grim sign of the times, a mobile morgue is slated to arrive at a Santa Monica cemetery in response to the pandemic crisis.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
New Coronavirus Strain May Be Dominant In U.S.: SIU Researchers
Calling it "home-grown and widespread," researchers said the strain may be more contagious and already comprise around half of U.S. cases.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Defends NJ Dining Veto Amid Lawsuit Over COVID Powers
Gov. Murphy is defending his decision to veto a COVID bill giving NJ restaurants and bars more freedom just as they're going to court.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
91 New Coronavirus Cases Announced In Buffalo Grove In Last Week
There have been 2,628 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
64 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed Since Last Week In Deerfield
There have been 1,471 coronavirus cases in Deerfield since the pandemic began, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
1 New Death, 119 Coronavirus Cases In Last Week In Northbrook
There have been 2,354 coronavirus-related cases in Northbrook, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
2 New Deaths, 119 Coronavirus Cases Since Last Week In Glenview
There have been 3,257 coronavirus-related cases in Glenview, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
1 New Death, 265 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Arlington Heights
There have been 4,888 confirmed coronavirus-related cases in Arlington Heights, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Boulder, CO|News|
5th Case Of New Coronavirus Variant Found In Colorado
The most recent Colorado case of the new, more-contagious coronavirus strain has been found in Boulder County, health officials said.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Another 1,082 New Coronavirus Infections In NH: Update
Data: 7 more die; 114 more children infected; hospitalizations at 275; 551,097 residents tested in New Hampshire; and more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
0 Coronavirus Deaths Wednesday In Kane Co.; First Time In 45 Days
Public health officials reported no new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday in Kane County, ending a streak of 45 days with at least one.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
UCLA Nurses Urge Hospital To Help Overburdened Staff In Pandemic
UCLA nurses Wednesday urged the hospital to provide better staffing protections for nurses and patients.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Disneyland Vaccination Site Opens, Othena Registration Struggles
More than 10,000 Orange County residents registered for the COVID-19 vaccine there, giving new meaning to "The Happiest Place on Earth."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2,600 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane Co.; Next Phase Soon
About 6,300 others in Kane County received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by Tuesday, according to public health data.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Warren, NJ|News|
NJ Expands COVID Vaccine To 65 & Older, Those With Medical Issues
WATCH: Gov. Murphy announced that NJ seniors over 65 and those with medical issues can get the shot. NJ also is going to add more sites.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Sunny Weather Prompting More Santa Monica Pier Closures
The Santa Monica Pier will also close Thursday and Saturday as temperatures climb into the 70s this week, city officials announced.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Coronavirus In NH: 9 COVID-19 Deaths; 842 New Positive Infections
Data Update: 86 more children test positive; 40.1% of New Hampshire residents have been tested; 46K or 87% of cases recover; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Warns People To 'Assume' New COVID Strain Is In NJ
Gov. Phil Murphy has warned people that they should assume a new strain of the coronavirus is in New Jersey. Here's why.
Tom Davis, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Puts Brakes On Towing Cars After Residents See MVC Delays
Newark won’t tow cars for 30 days, with some exceptions. Many essential workers haven’t been able to renew their licenses and registrations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Jersey City Seniors, Front Liners Get Free Uber For COVID Vaccine
Jersey City and Uber agreed to bring seniors and front liners for free to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The US death toll has reached 377,000.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
West Aurora Schools To Reopen; East Aurora Remote Through Feb. 5
Students in West Aurora schools are set to return next week, while East Aurora students will continue learning remotely amid the pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Rep. Schneider Tests Positive For Coronavirus
U.S. Rep Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) is at least the third Congress member to contract it since last Wednesday's attack on U.S. Capitol.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Health Dept. To Host Virtual Coronavirus Town Halls
Local health officials are set to hold town hall meetings this week about improving Kane County’s pandemic response.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Disneyland Resort Opens As Vaccination Supersite In Orange County
After 10 months of closure, the Disneyland Resort will be the center for 1A vaccinations in Orange County. Here's what you need to know.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
