Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Over 5 million vaccine doses have been administered in Illinois
Public health officials in Illinois on Wednesday said more than 5 million doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the state.
Public health officials in Illinois on Wednesday said more than 5 million doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the state.
Brain fog found as most frequent neurologic symptom of COVID long haulers
Dr. Igo Koralnik from Northwestern Medicine breaks down some of the most common neurologic symptoms of COVID patients.
Dr. Igo Koralnik from Northwestern Medicine breaks down some of the most common neurologic symptoms of COVID patients.
Cook County Health to release 16K first-dose vaccine appointments
Cook County Health will release 16,000 first-dose appointments to eligible individuals on Wednesday.
Cook County Health will release 16,000 first-dose appointments to eligible individuals on Wednesday.
Sinovac says its vaccine is safe for children as young as 3
Sinovac said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in children ages 3-17, based on preliminary data, and it has submitted the data to Chinese drug regulators.
Sinovac said its COVID-19 vaccine is safe in children ages 3-17, based on preliminary data, and it has submitted the data to Chinese drug regulators.
COVID-19 'long haulers' suffering from multiple neurological issues: study
There is new insight on the ongoing suffering for COVID-19 "long haulers," including brain fog so bad they cannot go to work.
There is new insight on the ongoing suffering for COVID-19 "long haulers," including brain fog so bad they cannot go to work.
Vaccines meant for CPS staff misallocated by clinic, CDPH says
The city health department has disciplined another local vaccine provider, accusing it of misallocating doses.
The city health department has disciplined another local vaccine provider, accusing it of misallocating doses.
Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Indiana to lift mask mandate amid concern: 'We're not ready'
Indiana’s governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks.
Indiana’s governor announced Tuesday he would lift the statewide mask mandate and remaining COVID-19 business restrictions in two weeks.
Medieval Times in Schaumburg to reopen doors in April
Medieval Times in Schaumburg will be reopening its doors late next month.
Medieval Times in Schaumburg will be reopening its doors late next month.
'We are worried': Chicago's top doc expresses concern over recent spike in COVID-19 cases
ANOTHER SURGE? Chicago experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in the last week, triggering fresh concerns Tuesday from the city's top health officials.
ANOTHER SURGE? Chicago experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in the last week, triggering fresh concerns Tuesday from the city's top health officials.
Chicago updates coronavirus travel order
Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks are exempt from the travel order requirements.
Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for two weeks are exempt from the travel order requirements.
More than 1,000 Illinois prisoners to be released under COVID-19 lawsuit settlement
More than 1,000 prisoners in Illinois are set to be released after a lawsuit settlement aimed at protecting medically vulnerable prisoners from COVID-19.
More than 1,000 prisoners in Illinois are set to be released after a lawsuit settlement aimed at protecting medically vulnerable prisoners from COVID-19.
Illinois reports 1,832 coronavirus cases, 13 deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,832 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 13 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 1,832 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 13 additional deaths.
New resource center supplying COVID assistance to residents, businesses in Little Village
Maritza Guzman from Latinos Progresando talks about the new resource center they're launching in Little Village to help residents navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Maritza Guzman from Latinos Progresando talks about the new resource center they're launching in Little Village to help residents navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Because of COVID, here's what to expect the next time you book a Chicago hotel
In a FOX 32 special report, we check in with some downtown hotels to see what you can expect the next time you book a room after a year in a pandemic.
In a FOX 32 special report, we check in with some downtown hotels to see what you can expect the next time you book a room after a year in a pandemic.
Confusion surrounds who can get vaccinated in Chicago
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
More people in Illinois are now eligible to get the COVID vaccine as the state moves into Phase 1B Plus. But that does not apply to city of Chicago residents, which is causing confusion over who is eligible for what and when.
Loretto Hospital vaccination scandal deepens
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
A source confirms that Loretto Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Anosh Ahmed steered dozens of doses of vaccine intended for low-income residents to Trump Tower, where he and another Loretto executive live, and to a Gold Coast luxury watch outlet where Ahmed frequently shops.
Chicago won't open a 24-hour vaccination site yet, Arwardy says
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.
Chicago public health officials said they have no plans to open a vaccination site that would be open 24 hours a day — as some other cities have done.