Illinois Governor JB Pritzker returning to in-person work after Paxlovid, negative COVID test
“I am feeling better and have tested negative for COVID-19,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a tweet. “Looking forward to getting back to work in person this week.”
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
'High' level of Covid-19 spread reported in Chicago's collar counties
According to the CDC, 58 Illinois counties are now rated at "High" for community level of transmission for COVID-19.
Illinois reports 32,268 new COVID cases, 52 deaths in past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 32,268 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 52 deaths since last Friday.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Gov. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild symptoms
Gov. J.B. Pritzker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after traveling to Florida to deliver an address that is once again stoking suspicions he’s considering a run for president.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Number of people on ventilators due to COVID in Illinois is down
As of Thursday night, just over 1,400 people in Illinois were in the hospital with COVID, and the number of people on ventilators is down.
Illinois reports 33,066 new COVID cases, 59 deaths since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 33,066 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 59 deaths since last Friday.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Pritzker modifies vaccine, testing requirements for certain industries
Vaccine mandates for higher education employees, students and medical service providers will not be reissued.