NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
'This is a tragedy': Biden pleads for Americans to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.
More Chicago businesses requiring customers to be vaccinated
Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville started only letting in customers who have proof of vaccination on Tuesday. They have a person at the door to check. Acceptable forms include your actual vaccine card, a copy or a picture of it, or a record on a medical app.
Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville started only letting in customers who have proof of vaccination on Tuesday. They have a person at the door to check. Acceptable forms include your actual vaccine card, a copy or a picture of it, or a record on a medical app.
Naperville requiring all visitors to city buildings to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status
People at Naperville city buildings or District 203 School District buildings have to wear masks while indoors.
People at Naperville city buildings or District 203 School District buildings have to wear masks while indoors.
Cook County offering free rides to vaccination sites
You can now get free rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cook County.
You can now get free rides to COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cook County.
5 states, Puerto Rico added to Chicago travel advisory
Chicago health officials added five states and one territory to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday.
Chicago health officials added five states and one territory to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday.
Thousands of items lost at Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza's over, but for people who lost a personal item at Grant Park, the process of finding it is just beginning.
Lollapalooza's over, but for people who lost a personal item at Grant Park, the process of finding it is just beginning.
Many concerned Lollapalooza will cause spike in COVID cases
“Certainly we will see some cases associated with this event just because there are hundreds of thousands of people, but let me tell you, more than 90 percent were fully vaccinated, and the rest were recently tested. If 90 percent plus of Chicagoans were vaccinated, we'd probably be putting COVID behind us,” said Dr. Arwady.
“Certainly we will see some cases associated with this event just because there are hundreds of thousands of people, but let me tell you, more than 90 percent were fully vaccinated, and the rest were recently tested. If 90 percent plus of Chicagoans were vaccinated, we'd probably be putting COVID behind us,” said Dr. Arwady.
Impact of Lollapalooza remains to be seen
As pictures of Lollapalooza continue to spread nationwide, many are concerned that the festival will become known as a superspreader event.
As pictures of Lollapalooza continue to spread nationwide, many are concerned that the festival will become known as a superspreader event.
CDC extends order allowing migrants to be expelled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.
CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
More than 85% of Marquette University students are vaccinated, school says
The school said that the “small number of students [who] are still noncompliant… will receive personal phone calls this week to help bring them into compliance.”
The school said that the “small number of students [who] are still noncompliant… will receive personal phone calls this week to help bring them into compliance.”
Illinois announces 3 more $100K winners in state's vaccine lottery
Three more Illinois residents have won $100,000 each in the state's vaccine lottery.
Three more Illinois residents have won $100,000 each in the state's vaccine lottery.
Illinois' top doctor wants Lollapalooza attendees to get tested for COVID as soon as possible
"I hope that people will engage in testing in the next couple of days," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Health.
"I hope that people will engage in testing in the next couple of days," said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Health.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Delta variant poses dangerous risk to unvaccinated Illinoisans
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike talks about the state's ongoing fight against COVID-19 and the push for more vaccinations.
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike talks about the state's ongoing fight against COVID-19 and the push for more vaccinations.
Broadway in Chicago to require all audience and staff to wear masks, and may require vaccinations
Broadway in Chicago said that since theaters will be operating at full capacity, everyone will be masked. There is also the possibility that audience members 12 and up will have to prove they are vaccinated, depending on public health requirements. Broadway in New York City has announced that vaccinations will be required.
Broadway in Chicago said that since theaters will be operating at full capacity, everyone will be masked. There is also the possibility that audience members 12 and up will have to prove they are vaccinated, depending on public health requirements. Broadway in New York City has announced that vaccinations will be required.
Infectious disease expert on potential Lollapalooza case surge: 'It would not be surprising'
Dr. Tina Tan, infectious disease expect at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, talks about her concerns with the massive crowds at Lollapalooza.
Dr. Tina Tan, infectious disease expect at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, talks about her concerns with the massive crowds at Lollapalooza.