COVID-19 in 2023: How to stay healthy during cold, flu season
Fall has begun and cold and flu season is back. Former Commissioner of Chicago's Dept. of Health Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago with tips on how to stay healthy. Arwady say the new COVID-19 vaccine is a good match to the strains on the rise and the best thing people can do is stay up to date with it.
Fall has begun and cold and flu season is back. Former Commissioner of Chicago's Dept. of Health Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago with tips on how to stay healthy. Arwady say the new COVID-19 vaccine is a good match to the strains on the rise and the best thing people can do is stay up to date with it.
Long COVID: New data shows what virus does after it leaves your body
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new data showing COVID-19 may not be done causing damage, even after it leaves your body.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new data showing COVID-19 may not be done causing damage, even after it leaves your body.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
COVID-19 case spike triggers new funds for tests
The White House is allocating $600 millions to fund more COVID-19 tests. The CDC reports that coronavirus hospitalizations have spiked this month.
The White House is allocating $600 millions to fund more COVID-19 tests. The CDC reports that coronavirus hospitalizations have spiked this month.
Palos Hills accountant, Joliet business owner fraudulently obtained over $7.8M in PPP loans: indictment
A Palos Hills accountant and a Joliet business owner have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $7.8 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
A Palos Hills accountant and a Joliet business owner have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $7.8 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Chicagoans may be able to get new COVID shots this week
The Chicago Department of Public Health says the vaccines are free, regardless of whether individuals have insurance coverage or not.
The Chicago Department of Public Health says the vaccines are free, regardless of whether individuals have insurance coverage or not.
Chicagoans may be able to get new COVID shots this week
Chicago residents are gearing up to receive their COVID-19 booster shots, possibly as soon as this week.
Chicago residents are gearing up to receive their COVID-19 booster shots, possibly as soon as this week.
UAW strike: Talks continue between union and automakers
Around 13,000 American autoworkers walked off the job Friday after their union was unable to agree on a new contract with Detroit's automakers. That number could jump dramatically if a deal can't be reached soon, part of an ongoing strike that could have a major impact on the economy.
Around 13,000 American autoworkers walked off the job Friday after their union was unable to agree on a new contract with Detroit's automakers. That number could jump dramatically if a deal can't be reached soon, part of an ongoing strike that could have a major impact on the economy.
Chicago prepares for COVID-19 booster rollout
The two new vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, will be shipped this week, with doses expected to be available at clinics and pharmacies throughout Chicago starting as early as Sept. 18.
The two new vaccines, manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, will be shipped this week, with doses expected to be available at clinics and pharmacies throughout Chicago starting as early as Sept. 18.
Chicago health officials urge residents to get new COVID-19 booster
Doctors and public health officials in Chicago are urging residents to roll up their sleeves for the new COVID-19 booster shot. New daily cases in the city have more than tripled in recent weeks.
Doctors and public health officials in Chicago are urging residents to roll up their sleeves for the new COVID-19 booster shot. New daily cases in the city have more than tripled in recent weeks.
Controversy over new COVID-19 vaccine as cases spike
The FDA and CDC just approved a new booster shot to protect against COVID-19. It has been recommend for everyone 12 years old and up. It is possible a new booster will come out every year like the flu vaccine. Not everyone agrees with that method.
The FDA and CDC just approved a new booster shot to protect against COVID-19. It has been recommend for everyone 12 years old and up. It is possible a new booster will come out every year like the flu vaccine. Not everyone agrees with that method.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine, boosters could be available Wednesday in Chicago
Get ready to roll up your sleeve once more, as an updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have received the green light for distribution.
Get ready to roll up your sleeve once more, as an updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have received the green light for distribution.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine and boosters could be available Wednesday in Chicago
Get ready to roll up your sleeve once more, as an updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have received the green light for distribution.
Get ready to roll up your sleeve once more, as an updated COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots have received the green light for distribution.
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Chicagoans will soon have access to updated COVID-19 vaccine
An updated COVID-19 vaccine was approved Tuesday by the FDA and will soon be available to all Chicagoans, health officials say.
An updated COVID-19 vaccine was approved Tuesday by the FDA and will soon be available to all Chicagoans, health officials say.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.