Northwestern study sheds light on long-term effectiveness of vaccines
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Professor Thomas McDade, director of the Northwestern University Lab for Human Biology Research, expounds on their recent findings regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the Delta variant.

Pandemic causing supply chain shortages across the globe
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Kevin Williamson from RJW Logistics Group breaks down how the pandemic is hampering the supply chain for even the most common items.

Anti-parasite drug for animals ivermectin flying off store shelves as COVID spikes

The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans. 

Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study

A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.

Chicago Public Schools students return to classrooms on Monday

“I’ll do a lot of praying to have God protect us in the morning," said one mom, noting that her kids will be wearing masks.

30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19

A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.

Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says

Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.

2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines

Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.

CPS parents in support of weekly COVID testing
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A group of parents are calling on Chicago Public Schools to follow through on a promise of weekly COVID-19 testing.

Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to rehab facility, wife moved to ICU following COVID-19 diagnosis

Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.

Illinois reports 25,636 coronavirus cases, 174 deaths in the past week

Public health officials on Friday announced 25,636 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 174 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

19 Illinois residents drawn in final vaccine lottery

Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.

Algonquin school district grappling with COVID-19 outbreak among students
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According to Algonquin Community Unit School District 300, since starting nearly two weeks ago, more than 400 students have had to quarantine because of COVID-19 cases.