John Dunn, SIU chancellor, sent out an update to students about student employment, graduation, summer classes and SIU services on Friday.
According to a release from the Jackson County Health Department, the individual is a female in her twenties who likely contracted the virus from traveling to another state.
Three individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in Jackson County Wednesday, according to a Jackson County Department of Health press release.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have closed their doors and several health institutions are changing their protocol to prevent the spread of the virus.
SIU students will have the option to accept a pass/fail grade if they are facing academic hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 cases in Illinois increased by 937 and deaths increased by 26. Gov. Pritzker extended the stay at home order through April 30.
The Daily Egyptian would like to encourage everyone to be creative and share their talents during this time through Artpocalypse, an art challenge for the month of April.
A fourth individual in Jackson County has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Jackson County Health Department press release.
The Carbondale comedy scene has moved their shows online to keep the community laughing while maintaining a safe social distance. Nathan Colombo, a local comedian and...
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Opinion: COVID-19 should cause us all to question our values
March 23, 2020
In a culture that normally screams “Me first!” COVID-19 should leave us all questioning our values and seeking to promote communitarianism.
Opinion: Smiling through uncertain tears: The struggles of wedding planning in the midst of COVID-19
March 20, 2020
"As the CDC’s urge for social distancing and limiting large gatherings becomes stronger and more serious, us brides are wondering whether we should cancel, postpone or forge ahead with our weddings," staff reporter Bethany Rentfro writes.
‘There’s been nothing to challenge us like this crisis,’ Faculty respond to COVID-19 pandemic
March 20, 2020
“This is a great unknown. I’ve taught here 25 years and there’s been nothing to challenge us like this crisis,” Bean said. “Perhaps only the terror attacks on 9/11 had this kind of effect on this campus. That kind of a shock effect.”
Gov. JB Pritzker updated the state about COVID-19 from Murphysboro on Wednesday and announced that there are now 288 positive cases of coronavirus across 17 counties.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that all restaurants and bars in Illinois will be closed until further notice beginning at close of business Monday night through March 30.
By Danny Connolly, Guest Contributer
Guest contributer Danny Connolly documents coronavirus responses in Park Ridge, Illinois.
A second individual in Jackson County tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker talked about the state’s need for equipment for first responders during COVID-19.