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‘Don’t let this take over your psyche, we are in this together’

‘Don’t let this take over your psyche, we are in this together’

By: Ashmar Mandou As Chicagoans continue to face increasing challenges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, several measures have been put in place in the last week that have caused an… Read more »

Relationship Tips for Making It Through the COVID-19 Crisis

Relationship Tips for Making It Through the COVID-19 Crisis

• Get outside: Being confined together can bring up issues around personal space and the need for “breathing room.” Get outside and take a walk when you can. Leaving the… Read more »

Several Actions to Increase the Health Care Professional Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Several Actions to Increase the Health Care Professional Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic

To further the Governor’s mission to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois Department of Financial and… Read more »

AARP Illinois to Host Town Hall

AARP Illinois to Host Town Hall

AARP Illinois and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced they will cohost a telephone town hall this week joined by Commissioner Lisa Morrison Butler from the City’s Department of Family and… Read more »

‘No dejes que esto se apodere de tu psique, estamos juntos en esto’

‘No dejes que esto se apodere de tu psique, estamos juntos en esto’

Por: Ashmar Mandou A medida que los habitantes de Chicago continúan enfrentando desafíos cada vez mayores durante la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), se han implementado varias medidas en la última… Read more »

Handwashing with soap, critical in the fight against coronavirus, is ‘out of reach’ for billions – UNICEF

Handwashing with soap, critical in the fight against coronavirus, is ‘out of reach’ for billions – UNICEF

Handwashing with soap, when done correctly, is critical in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but millions of people have no ready access to a place to wash their hands, UNICEF said Monday. In total, only 3 out of 5 people worldwide have basic handwashing facilities, according… Read more »

Social Distancing Tips: Ways to Stay Both Sane and Safe

Social Distancing Tips: Ways to Stay Both Sane and Safe

By: Ashmar Mandou Practicing social distancing to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic may sound scary or impossible to do, but there are ways to appropriately handle the process. The Centers for… Read more »

MWRD Releases Fact Sheet: COVID-19

MWRD Releases Fact Sheet: COVID-19

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is continuing to monitor the information it receives about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The MWRD is following the guidelines of the U.S. Centers… Read more »

Coronavirus: Healthcare Workers Most Vulnerable

Coronavirus: Healthcare Workers Most Vulnerable

“While everyone is worried about family, friends, and cases in the community, we ignore a very high risk and vulnerable group,” says Jagdish Khubchandani, a Ball State University health science… Read more »

Social Distancing Executive Order for Cook County Employees

Social Distancing Executive Order for Cook County Employees

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued an executive order limiting public access to County facilities and reducing the number of employees in Offices Under the President required to work… Read more »