South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Oz says Fauci should be ‘held accountable,’ suggests he resign after ‘misleading’ Americans on COVID
"Dr. Anthony Fauci has lost the faith and confidence of the American people," Oz said. "It’s time for a new face talking to the American people, one that is more trusted."
"Dr. Anthony Fauci has lost the faith and confidence of the American people," Oz said. "It’s time for a new face talking to the American people, one that is more trusted."
Pennsylvania Supreme Court throws out mask mandate for schools
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
Illinois health officials confirm 49,668 new COVID-19 cases, 266 deaths, since last Friday
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 49,668 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 266 additional deaths, since Dec. 3
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 49,668 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 266 additional deaths, since Dec. 3
New York orders mask mandate at places with no COVID vaccine rules
New York is strengthening its COVID rules. Will Chicago follow suit?
New York is strengthening its COVID rules. Will Chicago follow suit?
Coronavirus surge: Illinois reports nearly 50K new COVID-19 cases this week
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 49,668 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 266 additional deaths, since Dec. 3
On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 49,668 new COVID-19 cases in the state, including 266 additional deaths, since Dec. 3
Vaccine event being held at Country Club Hills funeral home
Still looking to get vaccinated?
Still looking to get vaccinated?
Vaccine event held at suburban funeral home
Still looking to get vaccinated? The Cook County Department of Public Health is holding another vaccine event in the western suburbs Friday.
Still looking to get vaccinated? The Cook County Department of Public Health is holding another vaccine event in the western suburbs Friday.
In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Chicago Public School staff member remembered after dying from COVID-19 in November
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
A Chicago Public School staff member was remembered Thursday after he died from COVID-19.
Pfizer COVID booster: FDA expands extra dose to people as young as age 16
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
Omicron variant prompting concern across Illinois
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the proliferation of the Omicron variant and how it could impact Illinois ahead of the holidays.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the proliferation of the Omicron variant and how it could impact Illinois ahead of the holidays.
Wisconsin requests federal help for staff-strapped hospitals
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
Wisconsin's top health official said Wednesday that 270 health care facilities have requested staffing help and the state has asked for medical reserve teams from the federal government to provide relief for long term care facilities facing worker shortages.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Proposed Illinois bill would make it illegal for workplaces to require COVID-19 vaccine
A downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to make it illegal to deny someone a job over their vaccination status.
A downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to make it illegal to deny someone a job over their vaccination status.
Champaign, Lake counties have the highest child vaccination rates in Illinois
In Illinois, about two of every ten kids have gotten at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
In Illinois, about two of every ten kids have gotten at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.