University Of Illinois Developing RapidVent
Illinois requested 4,000 ventilators from the federal government but only received a fraction according to Governor J.B. Pritzker on CNN’s “State of The Union.”
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COVID-19 Reporter Roundtable
Over the weekend Illinois’ confirmed coronavirus cases surged past 11 thousand cases. To help prepare for the growing number of cases, Governor JB Pritzker has added more health suggestions.
The 21st—Monday, April 06, 2020
On Today's 21st: Over the weekend, Illinois surged past 11 thousand confirmed cases of COVID-19. Governor JB Pritzker says he thinks most people are doing the right thing, staying at home. Prtizker also says the state will need more ventilators to prepare for a worst case scenario. We spoke with an Illinois engineer whose team created a device meant to help.
‘It’s Exhausting’: Illinois Special Needs Parents Struggle With Remote Learning Days
Betsy Crosswhite says it felt like a punch in the gut when her son’s school closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus. That’s when she realized she would need to become her son Shane’s teacher and therapist.
Tell Us How Are You Helping?
Are you a former healthcare worker returning to help patients? Or are you, a family member or friend making PPE at home for first responders? Tell us what motivated you... send an email, a video or voice memo to talk@21stShow.org. We want to highlight Illinoisans making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic crisis..