White House presses FDA chief to grant COVID-19 vaccine approval Friday or face possible firing
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Friday pressed FDA chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day.
Store closes after group of mask-less customers enter
An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store's staff.
An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store's staff.
Illinois reports another 9,420 cases of COVID-19, 190 additional deaths
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported another 9,420 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 190 additional deaths.
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported another 9,420 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 190 additional deaths.
Snow leopard at Louisville Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; test results pending for 2 others
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
CTU releases list of demands for reopening public schools
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Naperville restaurant gets creative in order to keep business afloat
You have seen bubbles and space heaters – but nothing quite like this.
You have seen bubbles and space heaters – but nothing quite like this.
Illinois could receive first doses of COVID vaccine early next week
Dr. Shikha Jain with the University of Illinois at Chicago says the first shots will be given to healthcare workers and those who live and work at long-term care facilities.
Dr. Shikha Jain with the University of Illinois at Chicago says the first shots will be given to healthcare workers and those who live and work at long-term care facilities.
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID vaccine on Americans
In a 17-4 vote with one abstention, the government advisers concluded that the vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech appears safe and effective for emergency use in adults and teenagers 16 and over.
In a 17-4 vote with one abstention, the government advisers concluded that the vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech appears safe and effective for emergency use in adults and teenagers 16 and over.
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Illinois reports 11,101 new coronavirus cases, 196 deaths
Illinois health officials on Thursday reported more than 11,000 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, as well as 196 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials on Thursday reported more than 11,000 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, as well as 196 additional deaths.
Slumping Bears cancel practice, close facility due to COVID concerns
The Chicago Bears canceled practice and closed their facility Thursday because of a positive COVID-19 test.
The Chicago Bears canceled practice and closed their facility Thursday because of a positive COVID-19 test.
Mask Up America campaign aims to normalize basic COVID-19 precautions
Dr. Barbara Alexander, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, talks about the efforts to educate Americans about what they can do to limit the spread of COVID-19
Dr. Barbara Alexander, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, talks about the efforts to educate Americans about what they can do to limit the spread of COVID-19
Indiana dealing with massive surge of coronavirus cases
Chandana Vavilala, Lake County, Ind., health officer, talks about the current state of COVID-19 in the Hoosier state.
Chandana Vavilala, Lake County, Ind., health officer, talks about the current state of COVID-19 in the Hoosier state.