Indiana mask mandate lifted, but some businesses still requiring them
You are no longer required to wear a mask throughout much of Indiana. The state mandate officially expired Tuesday.
You are no longer required to wear a mask throughout much of Indiana. The state mandate officially expired Tuesday.
Georgia woman contracts breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
VP Harris in Chicago: Vaccinated can be 'role models' for friends, family
Visiting a coronavirus vaccination site on Chicago’s Near South Side Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris declared, "we can see a light at the end of the tunnel."
Visiting a coronavirus vaccination site on Chicago’s Near South Side Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris declared, "we can see a light at the end of the tunnel."
Palos Heights man charged with submitting fraudulent COVID relief fund applications: feds
A suburban man has been charged with helping customers fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans.
A suburban man has been charged with helping customers fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Illinois reports 2,931 coronavirus cases, 13 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,931 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 13 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 2,931 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 13 additional deaths.
CDC: There's 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts at least 6 months, study finds
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
Chicago travel order now includes 24 states, D.C. requiring quarantine or negative test
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday updated its coronavirus emergency travel order, adding and removing several states that now require a negative COVID-19 test or quarantine period after traveling to them.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday updated its coronavirus emergency travel order, adding and removing several states that now require a negative COVID-19 test or quarantine period after traveling to them.
CDC gives $124M for Illinois vaccine efforts; Chicago to receive $33M
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday it will be giving over $124 million to support local vaccination efforts in Illinois.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday it will be giving over $124 million to support local vaccination efforts in Illinois.
Of 1.7M fully vaccinated in Michigan, 246 have tested positive for COVID-19
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Large crowds return to Wrigleyville as COVID-19 cases rise
Video obtained by FOX 32 from late Saturday night into Sunday morning shows a chaotic scene just before 1 AM in Wrigleyville, with a man getting sick in the foreground while a fight spills out onto Clark a few steps behind him.
Video obtained by FOX 32 from late Saturday night into Sunday morning shows a chaotic scene just before 1 AM in Wrigleyville, with a man getting sick in the foreground while a fight spills out onto Clark a few steps behind him.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Cook County to release 30,000 vaccine appointments at 6 p.m. Monday
Cook County health officials will release about 30,000 appointments Monday evening for eligible individuals to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cook County health officials will release about 30,000 appointments Monday evening for eligible individuals to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Illinois reports 2,102 coronavirus cases, 11 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,102 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 11 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 2,102 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 11 additional deaths.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.