AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 21, 2021 at 12:52 pmThe coronavirus pandemic quickly inflicted damage on Chicago’s economy as government shutdowns and social distancing restrictions forced business slowdowns and closures.During a six-month period, hundreds of thousands of area jobs were lost, consumer spending dropped 43%, and more than half of temporary business closures became permanent.AdvertisementDespite hopes to “get back to normal,” the recovery has been slow, and it’s unclear what any long-lasting changes are, said Jose J. Vazquez-Cognet, an economics professor at the University...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 21, 2021 at 12:52 pmThe coronavirus pandemic quickly inflicted damage on Chicago’s economy as government shutdowns and social distancing restrictions forced business slowdowns and closures.During a six-month period, hundreds of thousands of area jobs were lost, consumer spending dropped 43%, and more than half of temporary business closures became permanent.AdvertisementDespite hopes to “get back to normal,” the recovery has been slow, and it’s unclear what any long-lasting changes are, said Jose J. Vazquez-Cognet, an economics professor at the University...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsSonora Quest Laboratories is now antibody testing for COVID-19 in Arizona and individuals can get a test with a physician's prescription.Antibody testing, also called serology testing, can indicate whether an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 and developed antibodies against it, which could mean that person has at least some immunity to the new coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Antibody testing can be a game-changer in our fight against COVID-19,” Gov. Doug Ducey said in a written statement included...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsSonora Quest Laboratories is now antibody testing for COVID-19 in Arizona and individuals can get a test with a physician's prescription.Antibody testing, also called serology testing, can indicate whether an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 and developed antibodies against it, which could mean that person has at least some immunity to the new coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Antibody testing can be a game-changer in our fight against COVID-19,” Gov. Doug Ducey said in a written statement included...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsSen. Kyrsten Sinema donned a purple bobbed wig on the Senate floor Monday in a gesture that signaled her solidarity with Americans sheltering at home without access to hairdressers and stylists.Senators returned to the Capitol on Monday with new COVID-19 guidelines in place, Lawmakers and staff were encouraged to wear masks and maintain 6 feet of distance from other individuals.Sinema, D-Ariz., like other Americans, has not had access to a hairdresser since COVID-19 restrictions were put into place in early March."Kyrsten plans to...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsSen. Kyrsten Sinema donned a purple bobbed wig on the Senate floor Monday in a gesture that signaled her solidarity with Americans sheltering at home without access to hairdressers and stylists.Senators returned to the Capitol on Monday with new COVID-19 guidelines in place, Lawmakers and staff were encouraged to wear masks and maintain 6 feet of distance from other individuals.Sinema, D-Ariz., like other Americans, has not had access to a hairdresser since COVID-19 restrictions were put into place in early March."Kyrsten plans to...WW…