COVID-19 cases surge across Illinois ahead of Christmas
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Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.

NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source

A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.

Illinois reports largest one-day increase in COVID cases this year

Moderna says its booster is effective against omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world. 

Coronavirus surges across US ahead of the holidays
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Coronavirus cases are spreading like wildfire throughout the nation, putting families on high alert ahead of the holidays.

COVID cases surging across Illinois ahead of Christmas
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Moderna says its booster is effective against Omicron as COVID-19 cases surge across the United States and the world.

COVID cases surge nationwide, creating major obstacles ahead of the holidays

Don’t be surprised if you see lines forming outside COVID-19 testing centers. People have added the stop to their holiday lists to get tested before gathering with family.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

Omicron infections 'just raging around the world,' Fauci says

The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.

Indiana reports first Omicron variant COVID-19 case

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced that it has detected the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus from an unvaccinated Indiana resident. 

Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."

Close to 100 people test positive for COVID after Taylor Swift-themed party

Fans who gathered at the "On Repeat: Taylor Swift Red Party" in celebration of the pop star's rerelease of "Red" are now being asked to isolate after "at least 97 cases" have been confirmed, officials in Australia said.

Illinois public health officials issue 'deadly Christmas' warning
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Since ICU beds are in short supply and COVID-related deaths are increasing, officials are urging the public to ?think twice? when it comes to holiday get-togethers.

Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5

Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.