Rising COVID-19 cases prompt warning from Illinois health officials
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Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 14,409 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 45 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

Bulls assistants Fleming, Cotter test positive for COVID-19, out for playoff opener

The Chicago Bulls will be without two assistant coaches for at least their playoff opener against the Milwaukee Bucks after Chris Fleming and Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19, coach Billy Donovan said.

Illinois reports 14,409 new COVID-19 cases, 45 deaths in past week

Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 14,409 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 45 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.

If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help

Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.

COVID-19 cases rising across Illinois, health officials warn

The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday that COVID-19 cases are slowly rising across the state.

COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11

Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.

Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says

WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.

Assessing your own COVID-19 risk after Fauci says virus is here to stay
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says at this point, COVID-19 isn't going anywhere. Dr. Eve Bloomgarden from NorthShore University HealthSystem joined FOX 32 to talk about it.

Temporary restraining order granted against CPS for 6 teachers who sued over vaccine mandate

A downstate judge has issued a temporary restraining order that blocks Chicago Public Schools from taking employment action against six teachers who have refused to comply with the district’s vaccination or testing policies.

Illinois reports 10,786 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths in past week

Illinois public health officials on Friday announced 10,786 new cases of the coronavirus in the state and 71 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall

Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.

Covid-19 cases up, but Chicago's top doc not alarmed
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While Chicago did see an average of 66 more daily COVID cases this week than it did last week, that does not have Dr. Allison Arwady too concerned.

Walmart launches truck driving training program for supply-chain workers, raises driver starting pay to $95K

Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.

Chicago craft breweries push to receive COVID relief funds from Illinois
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Kevin Cary from Begyle Brewing in Ravenswood talks about the plight of Chicago's craft breweries seeking state funding to help combat the losses brought on by COVID-19.