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A lobby in Porte, which features contactless key fob entry, is seen Aug. 3, 2020.

Touchless entry, ionizing HVAC: In the time of COVID-19, these 3 new luxury residences are making sure they’re outfitted for pandemic life.

August 5, 2020 at 3:52 p.m.

It was a happy accident that Parkline Chicago, a forthcoming 26-story complex in the Loop, will feature a "touchless experience" for residents upon entry. As they walk through the front...

Right, Laura Renteria of Chicago, registered nurse, takes a swab via singular nasal route of a driver and patient from Cook County. Images from the DuPage COVID-19 Testing Center Tour on July 9, 2020 at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in Willowbrook.

Study finds 6 COVID-19 ‘symptom clusters’ that may inform clinicians about the severity of cases

July 31, 2020 at 11:17 a.m.

The specific set of symptoms COVID-19 patients experience at the onset of the disease may predict how severe their case will become, according to a study by researchers at King's...

Los guantes son más necesarios en entornos médicos donde los trabajadores de la salud saben cómo usarlos.

Los guantes, más dañinos que benéficos contra el covid-19

July 24, 2020 at 11:36 a.m.

La gente quiere debatir si usar una máscara funciona contra la covid-19, pero los CDC dicen que deben quitarse los guantes. Los CDC y los CDC europeos publicaron pautas que...

Gloves are most needed in medical settings where health care workers know how to use them, said one expert. For the general public, gloves can trick the wearer into complacency.

Gloves may do more harm than good when it comes to protecting you from COVID-19

July 27, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

People want to debate whether wearing a mask works against COVID-19, but the CDC says it's the gloves you should take off. The CDC and the European CDC have both...

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Knowing your blood type may not protect you from COVID-19 — but it’s still A-positive to know for your health, experts say

July 21, 2020 at 5:18 p.m.

Forty-three percent of Americans don't know their blood type according to a 2019 survey by Quest Diagnostics — fewer than how many have memorized their Wi-Fi password. But recent links...

Rachel Stopchinski's cat Mango sticks out his paw July 16, 2020, in Chicago.

Having an owner who works from home is a ‘pet’s dream.’ But what happens when you go back to work?

July 28, 2020 at 3:22 p.m.

Working remotely during the stay-at-home order, Kelly Sorfleet moved from the city to her parents' cottage in Michigan. Her loneliness led her to take in a foster dog in late...

Choose your own adventure with Randonautica app, and explore your surroundings in a way that can be a little Pokemon Go and a little ‘Twilight Zone’

July 17, 2020 at 6:14 p.m.

Nichole Luttrell and her kids set off on an adventure intending to find something related to animals. An app gave her a randomly generated set of coordinates — not on...

The Art Institute along Adams Street on June 18, 2020.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago eliminates more than 70 staff positions, citing ‘economic pressures of COVID-19’

July 15, 2020 at 1:31 p.m.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago announced it has eliminated dozens of staff positions due to "pandemic-related additional expenses." According to a July 2 email to students, faculty...

Smog rises in the city over the Chicago skyline as vehicles flow south along the I-90 expressway at Fullerton in Chicago, Thursday, July 9, 2020. coronavirus pandemic. Intense heat (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Respiratory health is vital to fight off COVID-19. Here’s how to keep your lungs healthy on low-quality air days.

July 13, 2020 at 5:44 p.m.

In the midst of a pandemic that affects the respiratory system, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classified Chicago's air quality for the first nine days of July as "unhealthy" or...

Chance the Rapper performs during halftime of the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.

Chance The Rapper shows support for Kanye West’s presidential bid, faces Twitter backlash

July 13, 2020 at 12:07 p.m.

"Chance" was trending on Twitter this morning after Chance The Rapper launched into a series of political tweets that confused and sparked controversy among his followers. The Chicago rapper's rant...

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