Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
COVID cases jump nearly 20% in Illinois over the past week
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the uptick could largely be due to the weather.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the uptick could largely be due to the weather.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Prevea Health drops Aaron Rodgers partnership
Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways effective immediately, the health care organization said Saturday.
Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways effective immediately, the health care organization said Saturday.
Suburban elementary school temporarily closed due to increasing COVID-19 cases
An elementary school in suburban Rolling Meadows has been closed down temporarily because of an increase in COVID-19 cases at the school.
An elementary school in suburban Rolling Meadows has been closed down temporarily because of an increase in COVID-19 cases at the school.
Illinois reports 17,462 coronavirus cases, 183 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 17,462 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 17,462 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Medical professionals gather at UIC for annual symposium that focuses on health justice
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.
UIC honors frontline workers
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.
A focus on emergency medicine beyond the ER brought health professionals together at the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday morning.
Chicago girl, 6, gets COVID-19 vaccine
A 6-year-old Chicago girl, who was one of the first children in the nation to be diagnosed with COVID-19, is now one of the first in the nation to get the Pfizer vaccine.
A 6-year-old Chicago girl, who was one of the first children in the nation to be diagnosed with COVID-19, is now one of the first in the nation to get the Pfizer vaccine.
CPS to close all schools on Friday, November 12 so kids can get vaccinated
Chicago Public Schools will close all schools on Friday, November 12 to give parents and guardians the opportunity to begin getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Public Schools will close all schools on Friday, November 12 to give parents and guardians the opportunity to begin getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
6-year-old Chicago girl gets COVID-19 vaccine after being diagnosed with the virus last year
A 6-year-old Chicago girl, who was one of the first children in the nation to be diagnosed with COVID-19, is now one of the first in the nation to get the Pfizer vaccine.
A 6-year-old Chicago girl, who was one of the first children in the nation to be diagnosed with COVID-19, is now one of the first in the nation to get the Pfizer vaccine.
6-year-old Chicago girl one of the first kids to get COVID-19 vaccine
A Chicago girl is one of the first kids in the nation to get the coronavirus vaccine as shots begin to roll out. Doctor Mike Cappello, the Chair of Pediatrics at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, goes 1-on-1 with FOX 32 News.
A Chicago girl is one of the first kids in the nation to get the coronavirus vaccine as shots begin to roll out. Doctor Mike Cappello, the Chair of Pediatrics at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, goes 1-on-1 with FOX 32 News.
Parents, students hold rally in Elmhurst to support 5th grader who refuses to wear mask
A fifth grader at Emerson Elementary School in Elmhurst is taking a stand against wearing a mask in the classroom.
A fifth grader at Emerson Elementary School in Elmhurst is taking a stand against wearing a mask in the classroom.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 begins to roll out in Chicago
Children between the ages of 5 and 11-years-old are now eligible to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago after the CDC gave final approval of the shot on Tuesday.
Children between the ages of 5 and 11-years-old are now eligible to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago after the CDC gave final approval of the shot on Tuesday.