Illinois reports 521 new COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths
The daily count of new and confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois dropped to 521 on Monday, which is the lowest point in nearly one year.
The daily count of new and confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois dropped to 521 on Monday, which is the lowest point in nearly one year.
Former FDA commissioner says lab leaks 'happen all the time' amid COVID-19 origin scrutiny
"These kinds of lab leaks happen all the time, actually," Gottlieb said. "Even here in the United States, we’ve had mishaps, and in China, the last six known outbreaks of SARS-1 have been out of labs, including the last known outbreak..."
"These kinds of lab leaks happen all the time, actually," Gottlieb said. "Even here in the United States, we’ve had mishaps, and in China, the last six known outbreaks of SARS-1 have been out of labs, including the last known outbreak..."
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
Indiana students will be required to wear masks until June 30
The mask requirement for students in K through 12 along with school workers will end on June 30th.
The mask requirement for students in K through 12 along with school workers will end on June 30th.
Chicago's mobile vaccine van will be at North Beach on Memorial Day
The city's mobile vaccine van will be stationed at the North Beach Boathouse on Memorial Day and will offer the Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer vaccines.
The city's mobile vaccine van will be stationed at the North Beach Boathouse on Memorial Day and will offer the Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer vaccines.
Illinois reports 602 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 602 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 602 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
Chicagoans enjoying first mask-free holiday weekend in more than a year
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Around Chicago, people were out grilling and seeing friends they haven't seen for a year as people celebrated the first holiday without mask requirements for those who are vaccinated
Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
"NO REFUNDS."
Illinois reports 802 coronavirus cases, 37 deaths
Public health officials on Saturday announced another 802 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 37 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Saturday announced another 802 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 37 additional deaths.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.
CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
Illinois reports 982 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 982 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 982 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
CTA to reduce the price of 3 unlimited-ride passes starting Friday
Prices will be reduced on three of the CTA's existing limited-ride passes as a part of the city's "Open Chicago" initiative.
Prices will be reduced on three of the CTA's existing limited-ride passes as a part of the city's "Open Chicago" initiative.
Illinois reports 891 coronavirus cases, 42 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 891 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 891 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.