Illinois reports 1,959 coronavirus cases, 22 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,959 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,959 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
CPS high school students start returning to classrooms on Monday amid vaccine push
The Chicago Teachers Union said the deal with CPS includes a clause to vaccinate students and their families against COVID-19. The return date coincides with Chicago's expansion of vaccine eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds on Monday.
The Chicago Teachers Union said the deal with CPS includes a clause to vaccinate students and their families against COVID-19. The return date coincides with Chicago's expansion of vaccine eligibility to 16- and 17-year-olds on Monday.
Illinois reports 2,666 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Doctor accused of deceptively claiming his vitamin D, zinc supplements could treat COVID-19
Authorities say the chiropractor promoted his bogus health claims in video monologues on social media that were viewed millions of times.
Authorities say the chiropractor promoted his bogus health claims in video monologues on social media that were viewed millions of times.
Illinois reports 3,194 new COVID-19 cases, 23 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Ted Cruz says he is done with wearing a mask at the Capitol
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Chicago opening COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Loretto Hospital
The city of Chicago announced plans Friday to open a COVID-19 vaccination program at a hospital where vaccine shipments were paused after reports the hospital acted with favoritism in dispensing the treatment.
The city of Chicago announced plans Friday to open a COVID-19 vaccination program at a hospital where vaccine shipments were paused after reports the hospital acted with favoritism in dispensing the treatment.
All prison inmates will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine by mid-May, officials say
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
Elk Grove Village plans for big summer concerts with no masks required
One Chicago suburb is planning for big summer concerts - with no masks required.
One Chicago suburb is planning for big summer concerts - with no masks required.
Illinois reports 3,866 coronavirus cases, 21 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,866 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,866 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 21 additional deaths.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance hotline inundated with more than 1M calls on 1st day
FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.
FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.
10,000 COVID-19 vaccines will be available Friday
Cook County Health will release 10,000 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines Friday.
Cook County Health will release 10,000 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines Friday.
What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine card, and what to do if you lose it
Here are some answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccine cards, including what happens if it is lost or damaged.
Here are some answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccine cards, including what happens if it is lost or damaged.
Illinois reports 3,581 new cases of coronavirus, 40 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Thursday said another 3,581 people tested positive for the coronavirus while another 40 people died from the disease.
Illinois health officials on Thursday said another 3,581 people tested positive for the coronavirus while another 40 people died from the disease.