FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials

FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing

The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.

The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.

3 states added to Chicago's quarantine travel order

3 states added to Chicago's quarantine travel order

Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced Tuesday three states have been added to the city's travel order.

Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced Tuesday three states have been added to the city's travel order.

1,492 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois

1,492 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois

Illinois health officials Tuesday reported another 1,492 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while 39 more people have died.

Illinois health officials Tuesday reported another 1,492 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while 39 more people have died.

Publix buys over 11 million pounds of produce, 500K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks

Publix buys over 11 million pounds of produce, 500K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks

Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.

Since April, the Lakeland-based supermarket chain says it has purchased over 11 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, as well as over 500,000 gallons of milk, from farmers across the Sunshine State and the southeast.

What parents need to know about fully remote learning
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What parents need to know about fully remote learning

CPS' decision to go fully remote for the fall school year has left that same group wondering how to make the school year as effective as in-classroom learning. Matthew Pietrafetta talks about it what parents need to know.

CPS' decision to go fully remote for the fall school year has left that same group wondering how to make the school year as effective as in-classroom learning. Matthew Pietrafetta talks about it what parents need to know.

UIC maintaining low positivity rate for coronavirus on campus
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UIC maintaining low positivity rate for coronavirus on campus

Universities around the country are working to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus, including Chicago's universities. UIC chancellor Michael Amiridis talks about efforts on campus to limit the spread of the disease.

Universities around the country are working to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus, including Chicago's universities. UIC chancellor Michael Amiridis talks about efforts on campus to limit the spread of the disease.

Is there advance warning of coronavirus in the sewers?
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Is there advance warning of coronavirus in the sewers?

Scientists are learning more about the novel coronavirus every day and from new sources, including the water we flush or send down the drain. Newsha Ghaeli discusses what we can learn by what?s flowing in the sewer systems beneath our feet.

Scientists are learning more about the novel coronavirus every day and from new sources, including the water we flush or send down the drain. Newsha Ghaeli discusses what we can learn by what?s flowing in the sewer systems beneath our feet.

'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'

'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.