82 dead after fire of coronavirus ward of Baghdad hospital
More than 80 people have died in a catastrophic fire at a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients.
More than 80 people have died in a catastrophic fire at a Baghdad hospital for coronavirus patients.
Alaska Airlines bans Republican State Sen. Lora Reinbold for not wearing a mask
The ban is a serious problem for Republican State Sen. Lora Reinbold, because it's not easy to get around Alaska without planes. She was in southcentral Alaska this weekend, and no other airline has flights connected Anchorage and Juneau. Ferries can take several days.
The ban is a serious problem for Republican State Sen. Lora Reinbold, because it's not easy to get around Alaska without planes. She was in southcentral Alaska this weekend, and no other airline has flights connected Anchorage and Juneau. Ferries can take several days.
Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumes use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumed use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumed use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
Illinois reports 2,035 new COVID-19 cases, 24 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,035 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,035 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Democrats pushing Biden to propose permanent extension of unemployment benefits
In a letter to the White House, 40 House Democrats proposed increasing jobless benefits, extending the duration of the weekly benefits, expanding the pool of eligibility and creating a system that would tie payments to changing economic conditions
In a letter to the White House, 40 House Democrats proposed increasing jobless benefits, extending the duration of the weekly benefits, expanding the pool of eligibility and creating a system that would tie payments to changing economic conditions
Man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
Illinois reports 2,907 new COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
Congressman Bobby Rush tells vaccine skeptics 'stop playing Russian roulette' with lives
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Illinois reports 3,369 new COVID-19 cases, 22 more deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,369 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,369 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Wisconsin senator questions need for vaccinations during radio interview
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"
All Chicago mass vaccination sites accepting walk-in appointments starting today
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the city's vaccination efforts so far and details COVID-19 trends affecting the Windy City.
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the city's vaccination efforts so far and details COVID-19 trends affecting the Windy City.
Come and get it: Chicago now has enough vaccine to meet demand
For the first time, Chicago now has enough vaccine for anyone who wants it.
For the first time, Chicago now has enough vaccine for anyone who wants it.
North Center restaurant strives to have zero food waste
"As a small business during a pandemic it's more important than ever to avoid waste. You can really squeeze extra pennies and dimes out of your produce by doing these sorts of things," said Chef Shaner.
"As a small business during a pandemic it's more important than ever to avoid waste. You can really squeeze extra pennies and dimes out of your produce by doing these sorts of things," said Chef Shaner.