Illinois reports 2,092 new COVID-19 cases, 53 more deaths
State health officials reported another 2,092 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
State health officials reported another 2,092 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Record 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations delivered in Illinois, officials say
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Mom donates 8,000 ounces of breast milk during coronavirus pandemic
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Google to provide 100,000 Black women with career, digital skills training
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
CPS to launch 4 school-based vaccination sites next week
Four school-based vaccination sites will launch next week and will offer 1,500 first-dose vaccinations each week that are solely dedicated for CPS staff.
Four school-based vaccination sites will launch next week and will offer 1,500 first-dose vaccinations each week that are solely dedicated for CPS staff.
Illinois reports 2,598 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths
State health officials reported another 2,598 new cases of coronavirus statewide Friday.
State health officials reported another 2,598 new cases of coronavirus statewide Friday.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
Ultraviolet technology being used to kill coronavirus germs in schools
Ultraviolet technology is allowing Mundelein High School to zap the coronavirus with the flip of a switch. The tech is allowing the school to clean classrooms quickly and keep kids on campus.
Ultraviolet technology is allowing Mundelein High School to zap the coronavirus with the flip of a switch. The tech is allowing the school to clean classrooms quickly and keep kids on campus.
CPS teachers, staff start receiving vaccine as some students head back to in-person learning
The first group of CPS students headed back to school on Wednesday, and CPS teachers and staff are starting to become vaccinated.
The first group of CPS students headed back to school on Wednesday, and CPS teachers and staff are starting to become vaccinated.
Man had active coronavirus infection for 5 months that mutated several times, researchers say
The 45-year-old man’s case has drawn attention from researchers about the potential role similar scenarios could have played in the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
The 45-year-old man’s case has drawn attention from researchers about the potential role similar scenarios could have played in the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
First case of COVID-19 variant originally identified in South Africa reported in Illinois
The first case of coronavirus disease variant B.1.351, first identified in South Africa, has been confirmed in Illinois.
The first case of coronavirus disease variant B.1.351, first identified in South Africa, has been confirmed in Illinois.
Illinois reports 2,838 coronavirus cases, 102 deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 2,838 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 102 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 2,838 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 102 additional deaths.




















