Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.

2 UK healthcare workers experience severe allergic reactions from COVID vaccine

Doctors report there are temporary side effects with the Pfizer vaccine, such as fever, headache and muscle pain. But what happened in the UK was a bit of a surprise.

Indiana reinstating surgery limits amid COVID-19 surge

Indiana’s hospitals will have to postpone elective surgeries starting next week under an order the state’s governor said Wednesday was needed to free up hospital capacity amid steep recent increases in serious COVID-19 illnesses.

Lightfoot, CDPH announce plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

Tinley Park salon owner speaks out after receiving measly $73 from PPP

Lillian Carter Hendrix was forced to take a job in insurance to keep her dream alive after receiving a $73 financial aid package from Congress to help her Tinley Park hair salon stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois reports 8,256 new cases of COVID-19, 179 more deaths

Public health officials Wednesday announced another 8,256 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois and 179 additional deaths.

No drinking for 2 months after COVID-19 vaccine, Russians warned

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister says the vaccination will take 42 days and citizens need to avoid alcohol and immunosuppressant drugs while following mitigation measures to avoid infection.

Florida woman released from hospital after 9-month battle with COVID-19

A South Florida woman who has spent the last nine months in the hospital battling COVID-19 has finally gotten the chance to go home.

Trump holds White House COVID-19 vaccine summit as Biden introduces health team

President Donald Trump held a coronavirus vaccine summit Tuesday at the White House as President-elect Joe Biden, who was not invited to the event, formally introduced his health team.

Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of coronavirus

Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”

New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.

Biden calls for action on COVID-19 as he introduces health team

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday called for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduced a health care team that will be tested at every turn while striving to restore the nation to normalcy.

CPD officer who died of COVID-19 laid to rest

The Chicago Police Department held an honors funeral Tuesday for Officer Titus Moore, who died of COVID-19.