Health officials announce 3,739 more coronavirus cases, 34 deaths
Illinois health officials announced Thursday that 3,739 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 34 more people have died.
Illinois health officials announced Thursday that 3,739 more residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 34 more people have died.
Vaccination site closes after adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine: report
A vaccination site in Colorado closed early Wednesday after a "limited number" of people began having adverse reactions to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in hundreds of people who waited in line for hours being sent home without receiving a shot.
A vaccination site in Colorado closed early Wednesday after a "limited number" of people began having adverse reactions to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in hundreds of people who waited in line for hours being sent home without receiving a shot.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
Survey shines light on devastating impact of pandemic on Chicago children
Dr. Matthew Davis from Lurie Children's Hospital elaborates on the results of their survey which found roughly 70,000 children in the Chicago area are struggling with mental health in wake of the pandemic.
Dr. Matthew Davis from Lurie Children's Hospital elaborates on the results of their survey which found roughly 70,000 children in the Chicago area are struggling with mental health in wake of the pandemic.
Latest coronavirus case surge stoking fears of a 'fourth wave'
Dr. David Rubin from PolicyLab breaks down their model's projections for COVID-19 cases in the Chicago area.
Dr. David Rubin from PolicyLab breaks down their model's projections for COVID-19 cases in the Chicago area.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Health experts warn not to skip 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
As millions of people get their COVID vaccines, experts are warning you not to skip your second dose.
As millions of people get their COVID vaccines, experts are warning you not to skip your second dose.
Cook County warns of increasing COVID-19 cases; new restrictions possible
In Cook County, officials are worried about the uptick in cases, and it could lead to once again tightening up restrictions.
In Cook County, officials are worried about the uptick in cases, and it could lead to once again tightening up restrictions.
One in three coronavirus survivors face psychiatric diagnoses within 6 months: study
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
University of Notre Dame to require all students to be COVID-19 vaccinated for 2021-2022 school year
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Illinois reports 3,790 coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 3,790 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 3,790 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 28 additional deaths.
Milestone procedure could help thousands with airways damaged by ventilators
Dr. Eric Genden Sr. from Mount Sinai Hospital New York talks about performing the first successful direct transplant of a trachea and what it means for future treatments of those who have been on ventilators.
Dr. Eric Genden Sr. from Mount Sinai Hospital New York talks about performing the first successful direct transplant of a trachea and what it means for future treatments of those who have been on ventilators.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Fauci says variants are ‘wild card’ in COVID-19 booster vaccine equation
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
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."