Omicron variant raises concerns about long-term COVID-19
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
New omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Illinois, could extend current COVID-19 wave
The new omicron subvariant BA.2 has been detected in Illinois.
The new omicron subvariant BA.2 has been detected in Illinois.
New omicron variant detected in Wisconsin; 1.5x more transmissible
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
CPS to shorten isolation, quarantine periods for staff and students starting Tuesday
Chicago Public Schools is cutting the required amount of time of quarantine in half for students or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone else who has.
Chicago Public Schools is cutting the required amount of time of quarantine in half for students or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone else who has.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
T-mobile vaccine mandate: Office employees must comply by April
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
Chicago rally to end vaccine mandates led by students: 'Freedoms were given by God, not government'
“First we had remote learning – which was completely unsuccessful – then when we're allowed to go back to school, they want masks, and now they want vaccines, but why? For a demographic that has .003% chance of contracting a severe illness from COVID?” asked Emma Arns, president of the local Turning Point USA chapter and a senior at Wheeling High School.
“First we had remote learning – which was completely unsuccessful – then when we're allowed to go back to school, they want masks, and now they want vaccines, but why? For a demographic that has .003% chance of contracting a severe illness from COVID?” asked Emma Arns, president of the local Turning Point USA chapter and a senior at Wheeling High School.
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
New COVID variant BA.2: What's known about 'stealth' omicron?
The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.
The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.
Illinois reports 123,812 new coronavirus cases, 843 deaths in past week
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that the state has 123,812 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including an increase of 843 deaths since Jan. 21.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that the state has 123,812 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including an increase of 843 deaths since Jan. 21.
Illinois to distribute 225,000 free rapid COVID-19 tests in 14 counties
The self-administered test kits through Project Access Covid Tests (Project ACT) will go to residents in certain zip codes in 14 Illinois counties.
The self-administered test kits through Project Access Covid Tests (Project ACT) will go to residents in certain zip codes in 14 Illinois counties.
Highland Park City Council votes to keep proof of vaccination mandate
The Highland Park City Council decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires individuals who are dining in at establishments to show proof of vaccination.
The Highland Park City Council decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires individuals who are dining in at establishments to show proof of vaccination.
‘A story of love’: Elderly couple dying of COVID spend final moments holding hands
“It’s a story of love; it’s a story of commitment; it’s a story of how everyone at the hospital went above and beyond.”
“It’s a story of love; it’s a story of commitment; it’s a story of how everyone at the hospital went above and beyond.”
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
2 Illinois COVID-19 testing labs under investigation after complaints pour in
Two more COVID-19 pop-up testing companies are under investigation by The Illinois Department of Public Health.
Two more COVID-19 pop-up testing companies are under investigation by The Illinois Department of Public Health.
2 Illinois COVID testing labs under investigation for how they handle testing results
Two COVID-19 testing labs are under state investigation for how they handled testing results, the Illinois Department of Public Health confirms.
Two COVID-19 testing labs are under state investigation for how they handled testing results, the Illinois Department of Public Health confirms.
Can you be re-infected by the Omicron variant?
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 variants and vaccines.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 variants and vaccines.
11 cases of new omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in California, at least 2 in Santa Clara Co.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.