More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
US to require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
DuPage County moves back into 'High' level of Covid-19 transmission
County health officials say Covid hospitalizations are at the highest levels since January.
Lightfoot warns of issuing mask recommendation as COVID-19 cases rise in Chicago
Mayor Lightfoot says when the COVID-19 “high” level is reached, she’ll be asking all Chicago residents to mask up again.
Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tested positive for COVID-19 Friday.
Chicago marks two years since first COVID vaccines were administered in the city
Two years ago the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Chicago.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Indiana reports first pediatric flu death of the season
With three highly contagious viruses taking hold, health leaders nationwide are urging handwashing, vaccinations, and even masking.
Pritzker signs plan to eliminate debt in unemployment fund
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law a measure that officials say will eliminate a $1.8 billion debt in the pandemic-battered account that pays out unemployment benefits.
Englewood community members receive food donations in absence of grocery stores
Volunteers unloaded an 18-wheeler truck Monday filled with donated foods for the Englewood community.
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will end
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.