Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time

Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.

Chicago's top doctor warns new COVID cases could break out from Lollapalooza

Thousands of people will be flying into Chicago from all over the country for Lollapalooza, and even though the Windy City is not considered a COVID hotspot right now, fans may be coming from areas rampant with the delta variant.

Illinois adopts new CDC guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.

COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.

New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools

The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.

Chicago adds 9 states to COVID-19 travel advisory amid nationwide uptick

Chicago health officials added nine more states to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases across the U.S.

Gary school district holds back-to-school registration fair

A back-to-school registration fair starts at the West Side Leadership Academy for parents to sign up their kids up, get haircuts, enjoy free music and uniform giveaways.

Concerns over Lollapalooza as COVID cases rise
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There are concerns about the safety of Lollapalooza as Chicago sees a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Lightfoot on return of mask mandates: 'everything's on the table'

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot continues to implore more people to get vaccinated. "We'll bring it to your house. We'll come to your place of business. Whatever it takes, we want people to get vaccinated," she said.

Aurora takes to the streets to provide residents with vaccines

As the pace of vaccinations continues to slow, communities and health organizations are coming up with creative ways to put more shots in more arms.

Mask mandate returns to St. Louis, other areas in US amid COVID-19 surge

Cities and counties across the U.S. are reinstating mask requirements in hopes of curbing another deadly wave of the ongoing pandemic, and St. Louis is the latest.

Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine

The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.