All About COVID-19

Like many newspaper writers and editors these days, the bulk of my writing at work lately has centered around the novel coronavirus.

Here is some information I've shared from submitted content. This includes health information and ways the community is responding to the crisis.

The only post not directly related to COVID-19 is the first one.

However, these animals still need a home, perhaps now more than ever. If you have room in your house and your heart, consider opening up both to a special dog or cat.



Pets of the Week: April 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/10/pets-of-the-week-april-13/dwkau7p/


When do you need to be hospitalized for coronavirus?

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/06/when-do-you-need-to-be-hospitalized-for-coronavirus/a93bwid/


Community blood drive in Minooka a success 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/06/community-blood-drive-in-minooka-a-success/apisx0t/


Morris Hospital postpones select services

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/06/morris-hospital-postpones-select-services/appb10z/


Minooka Community High School provides meals and laptops

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/minooka-community-high-school-provides-meals-and-laptops/assy78r/


Plainfield-based Friends for Charitable Giving now accepting grant applications

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/08/plainfield-based-friends-for-charitable-giving-now-accepting-grant-applications/avl1ec6/


TOPS offers tips for staying healthy while staying home 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/06/tops-offers-tips-for-staying-healthy-while-staying-home/awsfuw2/


Workforce Center of Will County still providing help for job seekers

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/08/workforce-center-of-will-county-still-providing-help-for-job-seekers/ah1zhvz/


Illinois Early Intervention providers will be able to provide services through live video visits
Services continue for families with infants or toddlers with disabilities or delays 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/08/illinois-early-intervention-providers-will-be-able-to-provide-services-through-live-video-visits/apvg16s/


Recovered COVID-19 patients may aid in fight against virus

 https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/10/recovered-covid-19-patients-may-aid-in-fight-against-virus/agh6622/


Past clinical experience, new facts guide medication choices for COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/10/past-clinical-experience-new-facts-guide-medication-choices-for-covid-19/ay4bl7y/

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