COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Illinois
Dr. Susan Bleasdale, Infectious Disease Physician at UI Health, explains the importance of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Susan Bleasdale, Infectious Disease Physician at UI Health, explains the importance of receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated Americans putting pressure on hospitals
The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
Illinois reports 4,449 coronavirus cases, 62 deaths in the last week
Public health officials on Friday announced 4,449 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 62 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 4,449 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 62 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations raise concern in DuPage, Kane counties
Coronavirus concerns are escalating in DuPage and Kane counties
Coronavirus concerns are escalating in DuPage and Kane counties
Remaining Cook County mass vaccination sites to close next week
Health officials say they will look for ways to reach communities where vaccination rates are low.
Health officials say they will look for ways to reach communities where vaccination rates are low.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
White House says Facebook needs to work harder to censor COVID-19 misinformation
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Rental car shortage causes price surge
Families are quickly finding out that a short vacation or getaway can add up and cost a lot more than expected.
Families are quickly finding out that a short vacation or getaway can add up and cost a lot more than expected.
Circumventing the pandemic-fueled rental car shortage
Families are finding that it has been tough to get a rental car for vacations or quick trips, and a short getaway can quickly add up and cost a lot more than you want.
Families are finding that it has been tough to get a rental car for vacations or quick trips, and a short getaway can quickly add up and cost a lot more than you want.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Napa neighbors shocked to learn naturopath accused of offering fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
The case against Juli Mazi began with a tip from someone who claimed she provided his family with pellets to swallow, and claimed they contained tiny amounts of COVID-19, enough to trigger an antibody response.
The case against Juli Mazi began with a tip from someone who claimed she provided his family with pellets to swallow, and claimed they contained tiny amounts of COVID-19, enough to trigger an antibody response.
Blood donations drop as life returns to normal
Many answered the call for blood donations to help out during the pandemic, but now, as life returns to normal, donations are dropping.
Many answered the call for blood donations to help out during the pandemic, but now, as life returns to normal, donations are dropping.
CTU aims for 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding that 80-percent of eligible students are vaccinated before in-person classes resume in the fall.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding that 80-percent of eligible students are vaccinated before in-person classes resume in the fall.
US seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, many in younger kids
Some states are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
Some states are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
Overdose deaths surge in 2020 amid pandemic
The year 2020 led to another new record no one wanted – overdose deaths.
The year 2020 led to another new record no one wanted – overdose deaths.
Mississippi reports 7 kids in ICU, 2 on life support amid Delta surge
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.
UChicago Medicine requiring COVID-19 vaccine for workers
The University of Chicago Medicine announced Tuesday that it is requiring its workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The University of Chicago Medicine announced Tuesday that it is requiring its workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago reactivates COVID-19 travel advisory for 2 states amid case uptick
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.