Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Chicago, Cook County will not expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Phase 1B
City and county officials announced Thursday that they will not be widening the pool of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B, citing a "very limited" supply.
City and county officials announced Thursday that they will not be widening the pool of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B, citing a "very limited" supply.
Health officials on double masking: 'Two is better than one'
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, explains why double masking is more effective in curtailing the spread of coronavirus particles.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, explains why double masking is more effective in curtailing the spread of coronavirus particles.
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Suburban school subs yoga, meditation for traditional PE activities amid pandemic
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Matteson man with pre-existing conditions beats COVID, reunites with wife after spending weeks in the hospital
A suburban couple is dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19 hitting home, and this man was already dealing with more health challenges than most.
A suburban couple is dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19 hitting home, and this man was already dealing with more health challenges than most.
Dementia patients more at risk for coronavirus infection, hospitalization: study
Dementia patients are at an increased risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, suggests the findings of a new, large study that also determined those who suffer from the cognitive condition are more likely to be hospitalized due to a COVID-19 infection.
Dementia patients are at an increased risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, suggests the findings of a new, large study that also determined those who suffer from the cognitive condition are more likely to be hospitalized due to a COVID-19 infection.
Texas attorney, judge in viral Zoom mishap glad to lift spirits
An attorney in west Texas who went viral after his a Zoom mishap in which he appeared as a cat says he's glad he was able to lift some spirits.
An attorney in west Texas who went viral after his a Zoom mishap in which he appeared as a cat says he's glad he was able to lift some spirits.
Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
N95 mask scam: Federal government says counterfeit masks sold to hospitals in at least 5 states
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Pritzker: People with comorbidities, underlying conditions will be eligible for vaccine in Phase 1B
Individuals who have comorbidities and underlying conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine in Phase 1B, Gov. Pritzker said.
Individuals who have comorbidities and underlying conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine in Phase 1B, Gov. Pritzker said.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Gov. Ron DeSantis defends crowds gathering after Super Bowl win
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Illinois reports 2,825 new COVID-19 cases, 53 more deaths
State health officials reported another 2,825 new cases of coronavirus statewide Wednesday.
State health officials reported another 2,825 new cases of coronavirus statewide Wednesday.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
Suburban schools using touchless body temperature checks to vet students
Griffin Sonntag, principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, and Monic Piraino, associate with Dubak Electrical Group Business Development, talk about the technology they're using to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Griffin Sonntag, principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, and Monic Piraino, associate with Dubak Electrical Group Business Development, talk about the technology they're using to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse