COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Chicago rises back up to ‘medium’ COVID-19 risk level
COVID-19 transmission has risen to a medium risk level across the Chicago area, as temperatures drop and cases rise once again, health officials said Friday.
Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Cook County residents urged to get COVID booster, flu shot ahead of holidays
Cook County health officials Sunday announced a new awareness campaign aimed at getting suburban residents to stay up to date with their COVID and flu vaccinations ahead of the holiday season.
US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
Illinois homeowners can get up to $30K in mortgage relief --- find out if you qualify
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund is once again accepting applications for mortgage relief.
Chicago's top doctor looks into crystal ball, urges booster shots amid 'tripledemic' concerns
As coronavirus cases climb once again, health officials are urging Illinoisans to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots now to help avoid a full-blown winter surge like the state has seen the past two years.
Company creating one test to screen for COVID, flu and RSV
Hospitals and doctor's offices are already seeing more patients with respiratory issues.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Cook County health officials urge public to get 'Boo-sted' this Halloween
Some health officials are warning of a "Tripledemic" — which means a surge this winter of Covid, the flu and RSV.
Illinois Veterans' Home in LaSalle reports another COVID-19 outbreak
The state-run veterans' home in LaSalle where 36 residents died during a coronavirus outbreak two years ago is experiencing another surge.