Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
Stimulus checks for 30M Social Security recipients could go out soon after delay
About 30 million Social Security recipients who are still waiting to receive their third stimulus check could see the money arrive soon.
About 30 million Social Security recipients who are still waiting to receive their third stimulus check could see the money arrive soon.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Cook County to release 25,000 vaccine appointments Sunday
Cook County Health will release approximately 25,000 Pfizer first-dose appointments at noon on Sunday, March 28.
Cook County Health will release approximately 25,000 Pfizer first-dose appointments at noon on Sunday, March 28.
Illinois health officials report 2,678 coronavirus cases, 25 deaths
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 136,593 coronavirus vaccines were administered statewide in the last day.
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 136,593 coronavirus vaccines were administered statewide in the last day.
Fake vaccines, certificates being sold on darknet: report
The darknet has seen a 300% spike in ads for fake vaccines. Other Darknet activity includes fake negative COVID-19 tests sold as "buy two get the third for free" deals.
The darknet has seen a 300% spike in ads for fake vaccines. Other Darknet activity includes fake negative COVID-19 tests sold as "buy two get the third for free" deals.
Poor sleep, burnout may up coronavirus risk, study claims
Hoping to avoid a coronavirus infection?
Hoping to avoid a coronavirus infection?
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Man arrested after allegedly pulling down his mask at grocery store to kiss baby he didn’t know on lips
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
Illinois health officials approve universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for shots lag
Illinois public health officials on Friday approved universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for the shots is lagging and pledged to dispatch mobile teams to boost vaccine distribution in one trouble spot as the disease’s toll started to creep back up.
Illinois public health officials on Friday approved universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for the shots is lagging and pledged to dispatch mobile teams to boost vaccine distribution in one trouble spot as the disease’s toll started to creep back up.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Nicor offering more than $10 million in gas bill relief to customers
After a cold winter, suburban Chicago families can get their share of more than $10 million in gas bill relief.
After a cold winter, suburban Chicago families can get their share of more than $10 million in gas bill relief.
Variants pose next big hurdle for state's fight against COVID-19
Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman and his twin brother Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman talk about the wave of COVID variants and the threat they pose to another surge.
Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman and his twin brother Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman talk about the wave of COVID variants and the threat they pose to another surge.
Illinois reports 3,002 coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,002 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 3,002 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
How does the Illinois vaccine rollout stack up to other states
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state of the Illinois vaccine rollout and voices concerns of a COVID-19 bump as people return from spring break.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state of the Illinois vaccine rollout and voices concerns of a COVID-19 bump as people return from spring break.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Alderman calls for more city-run vaccination clinics in underserved communities
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) pleads the city for more vaccination clinics in areas hit hardest by COVID-19.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) pleads the city for more vaccination clinics in areas hit hardest by COVID-19.
Chicago updates capacity limits due to uptick in COVID-19 cases
Chicago health officials are increasing capacity limits at certain outdoor establishments to allow for safe activities due to increases in COVID-19 health metrics in the city.
Chicago health officials are increasing capacity limits at certain outdoor establishments to allow for safe activities due to increases in COVID-19 health metrics in the city.