Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributed to 4 common underlying conditions, NIH says
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Antibiotics overused in coronavirus patients hospitalized early on in pandemic: study
The majority of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic were overprescribed antibiotics, new research suggests.
The majority of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic were overprescribed antibiotics, new research suggests.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Illinois reports 1,682 cases of coronavirus, 30 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Wednesday reported 1,682 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, as well as 30 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday reported 1,682 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, as well as 30 additional deaths.
Dermatologists see increased hair loss in recovered COVID-19 patients
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
25-year-old COVID patient, who survived three comas, shares his experience
COVID-19 patient Jason Barbosa and Dr. Jonathan Tomasko from Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital talk about his miraculous recovery and stress the importance of taking virus precautions seriously.
COVID-19 patient Jason Barbosa and Dr. Jonathan Tomasko from Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital talk about his miraculous recovery and stress the importance of taking virus precautions seriously.
Chicago's top doctor urges Chicagoans to avoid St. Patrick's Day parties
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the state of COVID-19 in Chicago and stresses caution with St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend.
CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady talks about the state of COVID-19 in Chicago and stresses caution with St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend.
After School Matters sheds light on the lives of Chicago teens during the pandemic
Melissa Mister, chief program officer at After School Matters, talks about what their research shows has been the experience of Chicago teens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melissa Mister, chief program officer at After School Matters, talks about what their research shows has been the experience of Chicago teens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
VIDEO: Maskless Uber passenger coughs on driver then attacks him
A dispute inside an Uber over a passenger refusing to put on a face mask turned physical.
A dispute inside an Uber over a passenger refusing to put on a face mask turned physical.
Chicago restaurant paying staff more to make up for loss in tips
Big Jones in Andersonville got rid of tips and is paying their employees hourly wages because during the pandemic, people are not tipping like they used to.
Big Jones in Andersonville got rid of tips and is paying their employees hourly wages because during the pandemic, people are not tipping like they used to.
House expected to approve COVID-19 relief bill, stimulus checks Wednesday
The US House is expected to give final approval Wednesday to a pandemic relief plan that sends a $1,400 check to most Americans. It also gives parents at least $3,000 for each child.
The US House is expected to give final approval Wednesday to a pandemic relief plan that sends a $1,400 check to most Americans. It also gives parents at least $3,000 for each child.
Thousands get vaccinated at United Center on first day
Thousands converged on a United Center parking lot Tuesday as the federal government's largest mass vaccination site in the state finally opened.
Thousands converged on a United Center parking lot Tuesday as the federal government's largest mass vaccination site in the state finally opened.
$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
Illinois State Board of Education gives new in-person schooling guidance
New COVID-19 safety guidelines released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education suggest in-person learning should be prioritized over extracurricular activities.
New COVID-19 safety guidelines released Tuesday by the Illinois State Board of Education suggest in-person learning should be prioritized over extracurricular activities.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”