CDC weighs revising mask policy, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”

Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies

Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.

States dial back coronavirus reporting just as COVID-19 cases surge

Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month

Delta variant may cause steep increase in cases, deaths in fall, models show

New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.

Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'

Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.

Cook County releases COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools

The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Illinois reports 7,983 coronavirus cases, 47 deaths in the last week

Public health officials on Friday announced 7,983 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 47 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.

Tokyo Olympics: Opening ceremony in empty stadium kicks off delayed Games

The 2020 Toyko Olympics opening ceremony was held Friday in a largely empty Olympic Stadium. The Games have been delayed a year due to the pandemic.

CPS to require masks for all students, educators regardless of vaccination status
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On August 30th, Chicago Public Schools will welcome students back to full in-person learning five days a week and when they do, kids will have to wear their masks.

Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments

While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.

Pritzker to attend Lollapalooza despite surge in COVID-19 cases

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he feels safe enough to go to Lollapalooza this year despite a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs

If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.

US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.

IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million

A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.

University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The University of Illinois announced Wednesday the COVID-19 vaccine would be required for employees who plan to work on campus this fall.

'She was my rock': Arizona family loses mother of 4, grandmother to 10 after battle with COVID-19

A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.