'This means everything': COVID-19 survivor receives vaccine from ER doctor who saved him
A COVID-19 survivor from Lake County received his second dose of the vaccine Thursday from the same ER doctor who saved his life nearly a year ago.
A COVID-19 survivor from Lake County received his second dose of the vaccine Thursday from the same ER doctor who saved his life nearly a year ago.
When will life return to normal? Dr. Fauci provides an answer
Doctor Anthony Fauci addressed the University of Chicago virtually on Thursday for a discussion on the status of coronavirus in the U.S.
Doctor Anthony Fauci addressed the University of Chicago virtually on Thursday for a discussion on the status of coronavirus in the U.S.
United Center vaccine appointments now available, over 27,000 booked Thursday
Things got off to a bit of a rocky start Thursday morning for some who were trying to schedule vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Things got off to a bit of a rocky start Thursday morning for some who were trying to schedule vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
New program brings COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents in Chicago
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Illinois reports 1,740 coronavirus cases, 42 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,740 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 1,740 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 42 additional deaths.
COVID variants stoke fears of 'third wave' in the coming weeks
Dr. David Rubin, director of PolicyLab, talks about the latest projections for the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in the next few weeks.
Dr. David Rubin, director of PolicyLab, talks about the latest projections for the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in the next few weeks.
UCLA study finds behavioral changes made stronger impact than school closings
Nathaniel Anderson from the UCLA Center for Health Advancement elaborates on the findings from their study on the impact of school closings early on in the pandemic.
Nathaniel Anderson from the UCLA Center for Health Advancement elaborates on the findings from their study on the impact of school closings early on in the pandemic.
Illinois top doctor talks about the state's vaccine rollout
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, joins Good Day Chicago to answer a myriad of questions about the state's vaccine rollout and detail what's next in the fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, joins Good Day Chicago to answer a myriad of questions about the state's vaccine rollout and detail what's next in the fight against COVID-19.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
Illinois high school football teams begin practicing for unusual spring season
Another sign that we may be turning the corner on COVID is that Illinois high school football teams began practicing Wednesday for an abbreviated springtime season.
Another sign that we may be turning the corner on COVID is that Illinois high school football teams began practicing Wednesday for an abbreviated springtime season.
United Center vaccination appointments open Thursday
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
Chicago music venues struggling to survive amid pandemic
One of the businesses hurting the most during this pandemic is music venues.
One of the businesses hurting the most during this pandemic is music venues.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.