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'
“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.”
Florida reports record 21,638 new COVID cases, highest one-day total since start of pandemic
Florida now accounts for about 20 percent of all new COVID cases in the United States. The spike has prompted Disney World to require all employees to be fully vaccinated.
Florida now accounts for about 20 percent of all new COVID cases in the United States. The spike has prompted Disney World to require all employees to be fully vaccinated.
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
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
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
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 attendees to wear masks in all indoor spaces
Friday was Day 2 of Lollapalooza and massive crowds filled Grant Park once again.
Friday was Day 2 of Lollapalooza and massive crowds filled Grant Park once again.
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
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
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.
COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Illinois reports 11,682 coronavirus cases, 39 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 11,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 11,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 39 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Thousands return for Day Two of Lollapalooza
Day Two of Lollapalooza is underway and another 100,000 fans are expected to head to Grant Park once again today.
Day Two of Lollapalooza is underway and another 100,000 fans are expected to head to Grant Park once again today.
CPS overhauls standardized testing amid COVID academic gap concerns
A change is coming to standardized testing in Chicago Public Schools.
A change is coming to standardized testing in Chicago Public Schools.
Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Health experts fear COVID case explosion after Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza, the largest public event in the world so far this year, is very much underway in Chicago.
Lollapalooza, the largest public event in the world so far this year, is very much underway in Chicago.
2021 Taste of River North canceled, Howard Brown Health pulls out of Pride Parade
Dr. Anu Hazra of Howard Brown Health explains some concerns over the possibility of COVID-19 cases increasing because of Lollapalooza, which could lead to the cancelation of more summer events.
Dr. Anu Hazra of Howard Brown Health explains some concerns over the possibility of COVID-19 cases increasing because of Lollapalooza, which could lead to the cancelation of more summer events.
2021 Taste of River North canceled, Howard Brown Health pulls out of Pride Parade amid pandemic
This year's Taste of River North has been canceled due to ongoing complications surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and an uptick in cases involving the more contagious Delta variant.
This year's Taste of River North has been canceled due to ongoing complications surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and an uptick in cases involving the more contagious Delta variant.