New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers

New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.

Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?

The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

Judge won't force Delaware hospital to give ivermectin to COVID-19 patient

Vice-Chancellor Morgan Zurn said in a ruling issued Friday that patients, even if they are gravely ill, do not have a right to a particular medical treatment.

Illinois reports 21,787 coronavirus cases, 239 deaths in the past week

Public health officials on Friday announced 21,787 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 239 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.

Lawsuit aims to block vaccine mandate for Illinois schools

A lawsuit in Kane County hopes to block Governor JB Pritzker's executive order that school employees must be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.

New Chicago campaign aims to boost vaccination rates
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Mayor Lightfoot and other city leaders debuted a new public relations campaign called Protect Chicago 77.

Chicago leaders aim for 77-percent vaccine rate before 2022
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The goal of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative is to get at least 77 percent of all Chicago residents ages 12 and older started on their COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year.

Poll: Half of vaccinated Americans ‘extremely’ hesitant to spend holidays with unvaccinated family

A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.

FDA approves Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk

The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.

Court ordered Ivermectin prescription causing controversy
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A suburban hospital is fighting back against a court order to administer the drug Ivermectin on a woman battling COVID-19.