*** UPDATED x1 *** COVID-19 roundup
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - Posted by Rich Miller
*** UPDATE *** Breaking news…
* Iowa…
Governor Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that restrictions will be lifted statewide on May 15, with the exception of bars and casinos. That includes all businesses, from salons to fitness centers, with some specific guidance in place.
Those restrictions could include masks and capacity caps. There will be additional guidance available today from the IDPH.
* Also Iowa…
The Iowa Legislature has again pushed back plans for reconvening its 2020 session, which has been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers suspended their session March 16 for 30 days as part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of legislators, staff and the public.
After pushing that back until this Friday, the Legislative Council now plans to vote to wait until June 3 to resume its in-person work at the Statehouse in Des Moines.
* Tribune live blog headlines…
Cook County Board to vote on waiving 1.5% interest fee on late property tax payments through October 1
The social-distancing police are among us. Would you call out a neighbor for unsafe practices? Or call 911?
Little Company of Mary hospital was up against it when the coronavirus hit. Then central Illinois nurses came to the rescue.
‘It was set to be a record year’: Great Lakes cruise operators buckle up for a rough season in wake of the pandemic
Report: Structural racism — from segregated housing to limited job opportunities — responsible for high rate of COVID-19 deaths among African Americans
Grocery prices see biggest monthly increase in nearly 50 years
Can you get a marriage license in Cook County during the coronavirus pandemic? Well, that depends.
Fed chief warns coronavirus recession could be lengthy, painful
Chicago bracing for Mexican beer shortage as coronavirus industry shutdown persists
Coronavirus pandemic scams: Here’s how to avoid falling for them
Longtime Naperville couple die within a month of each other, both victims of COVID-19 complications
Streets and San to restart regular street cleaning in Chicago next week
Black Chicago churchgoers join one-quarter of Americans who say their faith’s grown stronger during the COVID-19 pandemic
* Sun-Times live blog…
Madigan’s office outlines rules for state legislators’ return to Springfield
Preckwinkle offers plan to delay fees on late property tax bills
Mysterious inflammatory syndrome striking kids in NY may be related to COVID-19
Paul Manafort released from prison due to virus concerns
Status of Summer: What Chicago festivals, events are canceled, postponed
Chinese Americans in Chicago donate 1 million surgical masks to city’s first-responders
Potbelly considers shutting 100 sandwich shops amid coronavirus pandemic
Chinese Americans in Chicago donate 1 million surgical masks to city’s first-responders
Future COVID-19 vaccine will be effective only if we insist on its widespread use
Can we agree — when COVID-19 vaccines arrive, they need to be free?
- Candy Dogood - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 2:39 pm:
===Governor Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that restrictions will be lifted statewide on May 15===
Sioux City’s new infection rates really put the SUX in Sioux City SUX.
I am certainly relieved that our Governor has directed us through this pandemic without his head in the sand.
- Demoralized - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 2:42 pm:
So it’s still too dangerous for the Iowa legislature to meet but it’s ok for the rest of the state to open up. I see.
- Blue Dog Dem - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 3:03 pm:
looks like Vegas not for from opening up.
- Blue Dog Dem - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 3:03 pm:
not far….
- @misterjayem - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 3:09 pm:
“looks like Vegas not for from opening up.”
The judgment of Las Vegas’ officials regarding COVID-19 is already legendary.
– MrJM
- Techie - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 3:41 pm:
Demoralized beat me to it - too dangerous for legislators to do their business, but by all means let the plebes go about and risk their lives.
- Jibba - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 4:31 pm:
CNN is listing Des Moines as a top 10 hotspot in the US. But let’s not let facts get in the way of a good political decision.
- Lynn S. - Wednesday, May 13, 20 @ 5:56 pm:
Rich, if you want to do an update in the Iowa section:
5:30 CBS national news reporting Covid-19 infections up 60% in Iowa.
Six-zero (banned punctuation).
Iowa’s response? Stop counting infections at meat packing plants, and throw all the doors open.