Decrease in number of people in Illinois on ventilators
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting more than 33,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting more than 33,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.
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.
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?
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?
How concerned should we be about the dominant COVID-19 subvariants?
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers common questions about the COVID-19 subvariants and the proliferation of monkeypox across the Chicago area.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers common questions about the COVID-19 subvariants and the proliferation of monkeypox across the Chicago area.
Readimask offers great alternative to faulty, porous COVID masks
John Schwind from Global Safety First, LLC shows off the Readimask, a strapless, adhesive mask that seals in germs and particles.
John Schwind from Global Safety First, LLC shows off the Readimask, a strapless, adhesive mask that seals in germs and particles.
Pritzker modifies vaccine, testing requirements for certain industries
Vaccine mandates for higher education employees, students and medical service providers will not be reissued.
Vaccine mandates for higher education employees, students and medical service providers will not be reissued.
Pritzker modifies COVID vaccine, testing requirements
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is issuing an updated executive order modifying vaccine and testing requirements for some industries.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is issuing an updated executive order modifying vaccine and testing requirements for some industries.
Health experts warn of more contagious Covid-19 variant
The pandemic is far from over.
The pandemic is far from over.
First round of $500 monthly payments distributed to Chicago residents
Chicago's monthly cash assistance program got underway Monday with the first $500 monthly payments going out to low-income households who faced financial hardship during the pandemic.
Chicago's monthly cash assistance program got underway Monday with the first $500 monthly payments going out to low-income households who faced financial hardship during the pandemic.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Illinois reports 27,543 new COVID cases, 48 deaths since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 27,543 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 48 deaths since last Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 27,543 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 48 deaths since last Friday.
Illinois reports 28,216 new COVID cases, 74 deaths since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 28,216 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 74 deaths since last Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 28,216 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 74 deaths since last Friday.
Chicago's top doctor encourages families to get kids vaccinated
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
Chicago's top doc encourages families to get kids vaccinated
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
Dr. Allison Arwady said that 2,000 kids between six months and five years old in Chicago have received their first vaccine doses.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Babies, children up to 5 years old now able to get COVID shots
Children can now schedule their COVID vaccine appointments.
Children can now schedule their COVID vaccine appointments.
Cook County at 'High Community Level' for COVID-19 as state reports 27,094 new cases since last Friday
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 27,094 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 82 deaths, since last Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 27,094 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 82 deaths, since last Friday.
What parents need to know about COVID vaccines for young children
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
First Covid-19 vaccines for young children administered in Chicago
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Tuesday marked the first day that kids as young as 6-months-old could get the Covid-19 vaccine at Lurie Children's Hospital.