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.

All 92 Indiana counties reach highest COVID-19 spread risk level

All 92 of Indiana’s counties have reached the highest-risk level for COVID-19 spread for the first time since state health officials began releasing a statewide risk map during the pandemic.

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

What are some of the different symptoms of the Omicron variant?
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Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health walks us through some of the distinctive symptoms of the Omicron variant and how they can be observed.

Chicago trending in the right direction in COVID cases and positivity rates
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Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the state of COVID-19 in the city and why the numbers are trending in the right direction.

Two Illinois COVID testing companies slapped with lawsuits from Minnesota AG
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COVID testing sites in Illinois have come under fire with the Minnesota Attorney General alleging two chains participated in fraud and deceptive practices.

Chicago's top doc: We are past the peak of omicron
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Dr. Allison Arwady announced Wednesday that the city of Chicago has officially passed the COVID-19 omicron peak.

Gov. Pritzker provides update on COVID-19
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Illinois? top health officials cast more cold water Wednesday on dreams of Covid-19 fading away anytime soon.

Dr. Allison Arwady: Chicago has 'formally passed' omicron peak

"The threat is in no way over, but the news is good in terms of the direction it is turning," Chicago's top doc Dr. Allison Arwady said Wednesday.