COVID-19 strategies resulted in ‘almost zero’ infections at summer camps, CDC says
The CDC analyzed more than 7,000 campers and staff members at nine overnight camps this summer and found only nine laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The CDC analyzed more than 7,000 campers and staff members at nine overnight camps this summer and found only nine laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Florida's top doctor kicked out of meeting after refusing to wear mask
Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.
Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.
Pritzker requiring daycare center staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing
Over 55,000 daycare center staff in Illinois will now be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who are unable to or unwilling to receive the vaccine must get tested for COVID-19 at least once per week.
Over 55,000 daycare center staff in Illinois will now be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who are unable to or unwilling to receive the vaccine must get tested for COVID-19 at least once per week.
Illinois reports 15,131 coronavirus cases, 183 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 15,131 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 15,131 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 183 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Chicago aldermen take steps to repeal COVID vaccine mandate
TAKING BACK POWER FROM THE MAYOR: A group of Chicago aldermen are backing a newly-drafted ordinance which would reallocate power from Mayor Lightfoot to the 50-member City Council.
TAKING BACK POWER FROM THE MAYOR: A group of Chicago aldermen are backing a newly-drafted ordinance which would reallocate power from Mayor Lightfoot to the 50-member City Council.
Illinois parents sue school board over mask mandate
Several District 211 parents are outraged as their children are required to mask up while inside school buildings.
Several District 211 parents are outraged as their children are required to mask up while inside school buildings.
Parents sue Illinois school board over mask mandate
Several District 211 parents are outraged as their children are required to mask up while inside school buildings.
Several District 211 parents are outraged as their children are required to mask up while inside school buildings.
More than 100 Chicago Fire Department employees, other city workers sue over vaccine mandate
More than 100 city workers, with the majority being employees of the Chicago Fire Department, are suing the city and state claiming the vaccination mandates they've been ordered to follow are unconstitutional.
More than 100 city workers, with the majority being employees of the Chicago Fire Department, are suing the city and state claiming the vaccination mandates they've been ordered to follow are unconstitutional.
Pritzker fights back against COVID-19 mandate in Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker fought back Thursday against a lawsuit over who decides the COVID mandates in Illinois schools.
Gov. JB Pritzker fought back Thursday against a lawsuit over who decides the COVID mandates in Illinois schools.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Illinois parents file lawsuit against 145 school districts, Pritzker over COVID rules
The lawsuit demands that county health departments issue guidance on masks, in-person learning and quarantining students — instead of state leaders and school districts.
The lawsuit demands that county health departments issue guidance on masks, in-person learning and quarantining students — instead of state leaders and school districts.
Complaint filed against 145 Illinois school districts
A group of parents have filed a complaint against 145 Illinois school districts, the Illinois State Board of Education and Governor JB Pritzker.
A group of parents have filed a complaint against 145 Illinois school districts, the Illinois State Board of Education and Governor JB Pritzker.
Kid-size strategy planned for children's COVID vaccinations: smaller needles, no mass vax sites
Approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11 could happen when the CDC meets November 2nd and 3rd. Within hours, the Biden administration says doses will be shipped to providers.
Approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11 could happen when the CDC meets November 2nd and 3rd. Within hours, the Biden administration says doses will be shipped to providers.
Judge denies Chicago police union's effort to recuse her from vaccine mandate case
Chicago?s police union went to court on Wednesday asking a Cook County judge to recuse herself from a case over the city's vaccine mandate.
Chicago?s police union went to court on Wednesday asking a Cook County judge to recuse herself from a case over the city's vaccine mandate.
More than 400 Advocate Aurora Health workers fired for not getting vaccinated
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
440 workers fired at Advocate Aurora Health over vaccine mandate
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
Four hundred people have lost their jobs at Advocate Aurora Health for refusing to get vaccinated.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
AY4.2 variant: CDC says new delta sublineage of COVID-19 seen in US
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
Illinois nurse practitioner calls vaccine mandates 'disheartening'
Neelie Panozzo has chosen to fight the mandate, and is one of six nurses suing Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois after being told she would be fired for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Neelie Panozzo has chosen to fight the mandate, and is one of six nurses suing Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois after being told she would be fired for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA plans to allow people to mix-and-match COVID booster shots
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to walk us through the latest headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine joins Good Day Chicago to walk us through the latest headlines regarding COVID-19.