UK COVID-19 variant ‘may be’ more deadly, prime minister says

There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

Illinois reports 7,042 new cases of coronavirus, 95 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,042 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 95 additional deaths, on Friday.

Twins with COVID-19 helping scientists study genetic roots of the disease
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Dr. Mark Davis from Stanford University talks about how researching twins infected with COVID-19 is helping scientists unearth the true genetic origins of the disease.

Chicago sees encouraging decline in COVID-19 positivity rate
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Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical developments regarding COVID-19.

Vaccinations for CPS staff members to start in mid-February

Chicago’s school district announced Friday that it plans to start vaccinating teachers for the coronavirus in mid-February, though it remained to be seen if that would be enough to stop the teachers union from voting to defy the district’s order to return to their classrooms next week.

Biden signs executive order requiring masks for travelers
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Dr. Sadiya Sana Khan from Northwestern Medicine reacts to the Biden administration's approach to handling the coronavirus pandemic.

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows

Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.

Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’

With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year.

City leaders prepare Chicago residents for next phase of vaccine distribution

Chicago's top doctor, Dr. Allison Arwady, received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday as well as discussed the next vaccination phase for Chicago.

Chicago teachers begin vote to defy order to return to class

Chicago teachers began voting Thursday to defy orders to report for in-person class next week ahead of elementary students’ return, actions the nation’s third-largest school district said could lead to “an illegal strike.”

Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing

After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’

On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”

Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.

Illinois reports 4,979 new COVID-19 cases, 123 additional deaths

On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,979 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 123 additional deaths.

'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'

Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.