FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Illinois reports 2,565 coronavirus cases, 50 deaths
Public health officials on Saturday announced another 2,565 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 50 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Saturday announced another 2,565 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 50 additional deaths.
Spring Break veers toward ‘normal’ – despite coronavirus pandemic
"They did not have masks on," a Miami resident said of partiers in one beachside cafe. "It looked like a dance club. I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re just in week one. I hope this is not how it’s going to be."
"They did not have masks on," a Miami resident said of partiers in one beachside cafe. "It looked like a dance club. I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re just in week one. I hope this is not how it’s going to be."
Grandparents' Tik Tok videos help break quarantine boredom
In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.
In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.
Vote on Senate's coronavirus bill looking unlikely soon -- despite amendment votes
A final vote on the Senate’s massive coronavirus stimulus package was appearing unlikely early Saturday – and the outlook for later in the day or even Sunday was appearing grim as well.
A final vote on the Senate’s massive coronavirus stimulus package was appearing unlikely early Saturday – and the outlook for later in the day or even Sunday was appearing grim as well.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed in Chicago
Evidence suggests that the variant can spread more easily and may affect the ability of antibodies — from natural infection or vaccination — to recognize and neutralize the virus, but additional studies are needed, health officials said.
Evidence suggests that the variant can spread more easily and may affect the ability of antibodies — from natural infection or vaccination — to recognize and neutralize the virus, but additional studies are needed, health officials said.
City shuts down Old Town party with nearly 100 guests, cites 6 businesses for violating COVID-19 restrictions
City officials last weekend cited six businesses and shut down a large party at a home in Old Town for violating COVID-19 restrictions.
City officials last weekend cited six businesses and shut down a large party at a home in Old Town for violating COVID-19 restrictions.
AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Illinois sets single-day vaccine record as Des Plaines mass vaccination site opens
A new mass vaccination site opened Friday morning in suburban Des Plaines as state health officials announced a new record for most COVID-19 vaccinations administered in a day.
A new mass vaccination site opened Friday morning in suburban Des Plaines as state health officials announced a new record for most COVID-19 vaccinations administered in a day.
Swelling after COVID-19 shots may cause cancer false alarms
Getting a mammogram or other cancer check soon after a COVID-19 vaccination? Be sure to tell the doctor about the shot to avoid false alarm over a temporary side effect.
Getting a mammogram or other cancer check soon after a COVID-19 vaccination? Be sure to tell the doctor about the shot to avoid false alarm over a temporary side effect.
Illinois reports 1,442 coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,442 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 1,442 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 33 additional deaths.
65,000 counterfeit N95 masks seized at O’Hare Airport
The fake hospital-grade masks, in high demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, could’ve been worth over $400,000, U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Steven Bansbach said in a statement.
The fake hospital-grade masks, in high demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, could’ve been worth over $400,000, U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Steven Bansbach said in a statement.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Health officials concerned over potential St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago walks us through the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago walks us through the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.