FBI searches suburban Chicago headquarters of national chain of COVID testing sites: report

“The Center for COVID Control” has been under investigation for alleged false COVID test results. The federal government has reimbursed the company more than $124 million from the federal government.

Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on

A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.

Highland Park residents plan Sunday rally to 'End the Vaccine Mandate'

Rally organizers say this is a fight for a medical freedom and privacy, and that the proof of vaccination rule is hurting Chicago area businesses.

Illinois reports 183,722 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 746 deaths in past week

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday reported 183,722 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including an increase of 746 deaths since Jan. 14.

Nearly 9 million Americans called in sick to work this month

The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.

More than 8 million people called in sick to work this month
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The U.S. Census Bureau says 8.8 million people called in sick to work because they were dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 or caring for someone with the virus.

NIU study: View of healthcare workers as 'heroes' having negative side effect

"We found through many studies that when someone is thought of as a hero, we're more likely to not empathize with them or feel these positive emotions towards them."

9 million Americans have been out sick this month
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An estimated nine million Americans have been out sick this month due to COVID-19 or because they were taking care of someone who had the virus.

COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.

COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says

There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.

Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show

Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.