Diving into the murky depths of COVID disinformation
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Diving into the murky depths of COVID disinformation

Imran Ahmed, CEDO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, talks about their list of the "Disinformation Dozen" and the ways people manipulate messaging to spread fear and untruths.

Imran Ahmed, CEDO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, talks about their list of the "Disinformation Dozen" and the ways people manipulate messaging to spread fear and untruths.

Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures
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Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures

Chicago?s public health director Dr. Allison Arwady and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are once again urging residents to ?mask up and vax up?.

Chicago?s public health director Dr. Allison Arwady and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are once again urging residents to ?mask up and vax up?.

Lori Lightfoot, Arwady say ?no plans? for COVID-related closures in Chicago
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Lori Lightfoot, Arwady say ?no plans? for COVID-related closures in Chicago

Chicago?s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Chicago?s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Federal officials give UIC $6M to test COVID-19 treatment

Federal officials give UIC $6M to test COVID-19 treatment

The University of Illinois Chicago has received $6 million from the federal government to test a potential drug to treat COVID-19.

The University of Illinois Chicago has received $6 million from the federal government to test a potential drug to treat COVID-19.

As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead

As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead

The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.

The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.

Doctor says correct precautions are being taken to avoid turning Lollapalooza into 'super spreader'

Doctor says correct precautions are being taken to avoid turning Lollapalooza into 'super spreader'

“I think the rates are gonna go up, not sure it's connected to Lollapalooza, because the Delta variant is out there," said Dr. Vishnu Chundi of Chicago Medical Society. "Masking indoors is what you need to do.”

“I think the rates are gonna go up, not sure it's connected to Lollapalooza, because the Delta variant is out there," said Dr. Vishnu Chundi of Chicago Medical Society. "Masking indoors is what you need to do.”

CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. 

Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. 

Chicago offering vaccinations at CTA stops, schools, churches and food pantries

Chicago offering vaccinations at CTA stops, schools, churches and food pantries

If you can't get out of the house (or don't want to), Chicago vaccine providers will come to you. Anyone getting vaccinated at home will get a $25 Visa gift card.

If you can't get out of the house (or don't want to), Chicago vaccine providers will come to you. Anyone getting vaccinated at home will get a $25 Visa gift card.

Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents

Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents

Canadian officials have charged two American travelers and fined them 20,000 Canadian dollars each - around $16,000 USD - for providing fake COVID-19 vaccination documents.

Canadian officials have charged two American travelers and fined them 20,000 Canadian dollars each - around $16,000 USD - for providing fake COVID-19 vaccination documents.

Unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew goes maskless with reporters

Unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew goes maskless with reporters

Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.

Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.

Lollapalooza requiring masks in all indoor spaces
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Lollapalooza requiring masks in all indoor spaces

Regardless of vaccination status, everyone must wear masks in indoor spaces at Lollapalooza for the next two days.

Regardless of vaccination status, everyone must wear masks in indoor spaces at Lollapalooza for the next two days.

Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines: What to know
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Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines: What to know

Dr. Emily Landon, the Chief epidemiologist at the University of Chicago, explains the essentials of the Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines.

Dr. Emily Landon, the Chief epidemiologist at the University of Chicago, explains the essentials of the Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines.

Chicago health officials recommend use of masks in public indoor settings

Chicago health officials recommend use of masks in public indoor settings

The Chicago Department of Public Health is recommending that everyone over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings. 

The Chicago Department of Public Health is recommending that everyone over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings.