Chicago's top doc pushes back on face mask guidance from WHO
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Arwady pushes back on WHO guidance on masks
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Chicago's top doctor is pushing back on guidance from the World Health Organization on wearing face masks.
Concern shifts to delta variant as new COVID restrictions go into effect
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Kim Jong Un berates N. Korean officials for 'crucial' COVID-19 lapse
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Chicago travel order shifts to an advisory as no states on city's restricted list again
Chicago's travel order has transitioned to an advisory after no U.S. states or territories were found to be on the city's list requiring travel restrictions, officials announced Tuesday.
Chicago's travel order has transitioned to an advisory after no U.S. states or territories were found to be on the city's list requiring travel restrictions, officials announced Tuesday.
More than 80 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois summer camp, officials say
More than 80 people tested positive for the coronavirus at a summer youth camp held in central Illinois in mid-June where masking was not required and vaccination status was not checked, officials said Monday.
More than 80 people tested positive for the coronavirus at a summer youth camp held in central Illinois in mid-June where masking was not required and vaccination status was not checked, officials said Monday.
Pritzker wearing mask indoors again as concerns over Delta variant grow
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is wearing a mask again indoors as concerns over the Delta COVID-19 variant grow.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is wearing a mask again indoors as concerns over the Delta COVID-19 variant grow.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines could offer protection for years, research shows
New research released on Monday shows the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines could offer protection for years.
New research released on Monday shows the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines could offer protection for years.
Pritzker wearing mask indoors again as concerns over Delta variant grow
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is wearing a mask again indoors as concerns over the Delta COVID-19 variant grow.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is wearing a mask again indoors as concerns over the Delta COVID-19 variant grow.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
UK health minister resigns after breaking COVID-19 protocols
U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair.
U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned Saturday, a day after apologizing for breaching social distancing rules with an aide with whom he was allegedly having an affair.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
Illinois reports 1,744 coronavirus cases, 66 deaths in the last week
Public health officials on Friday announced 1,744 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 66 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 1,744 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 66 additional deaths have been recorded in the last week.
2 Six Flags tickets for kids who get vaccinated at Elgin clinic Friday
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
On Friday, a vaccination clinic in Elgin will be giving out two free Six Flags Great America tickets to those ages 17 and under who get a COVID-19 shot.
US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Aurora opens first state-run drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site
A new drive-thru site in Aurora is making it easier for motorists to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
A new drive-thru site in Aurora is making it easier for motorists to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
United Center mass vaccination site to shutter after Thursday
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
United Center mass vaccination site closes Thursday
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.
Thursday is the last day to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the United Center.




















