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.
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's top doctor on rising COVID cases: 'No goal of shutting down but we do need to be careful'
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the potential of a post-Lollapalooza case surge and the city's latest vaccination efforts.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the potential of a post-Lollapalooza case surge and the city's latest vaccination efforts.
Kane, Lake counties now under 'substantial' risk of COVID-19 transmission
Kane and Lake counties are now under a "substantial" risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Kane and Lake counties are now under a "substantial" risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Chicago officials vow to stay open as Lollapalooza cleanup gets underway
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
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?.
Chicago officials say ‘no plans’ for COVID-related closures, Pritzker skips Lollapalooza due to rise in 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.
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.
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
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.