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.
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.
Libertyville doctors say Ivermectin made COVID patient's heart rate plunge: report
A suburban hospital is fighting back against a court order to administer the drug Ivermectin to a woman battling COVID-19.
A suburban hospital is fighting back against a court order to administer the drug Ivermectin to a woman battling COVID-19.
Court ordered Ivermectin prescription causing controversy
A suburban hospital is fighting back against a court order to administer the drug Ivermectin on a woman battling COVID-19.
A suburban hospital is fighting back against a court order to administer the drug Ivermectin on a woman battling COVID-19.
Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
Chicago sees COVID positivity rates drop as delta variant wanes
Chicago may be coming down on the other side of the delta variant surge as numbers across the state begin to improve.
Chicago may be coming down on the other side of the delta variant surge as numbers across the state begin to improve.
Data shows remdesivir reduces risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, Gilead Sciences says
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Chicago sees COVID positivity rates drop as delta variant wanes
Chicago is averaging 408 new cases of COVID-19 per day, down 9% from the previous week.
Chicago is averaging 408 new cases of COVID-19 per day, down 9% from the previous week.
Chicago and suburban hospitals tell parents: Don't bring your child to ER unless they really need it
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Of course, there are reasons to go to the ER with your kid, and those reasons include: Newborns with fevers over 100.4 degrees, severe chest pains, trouble breathing, large burns or broken bones, seizures, changes in the ability to speak or move, and thoughts of harming oneself or others.
Naperville considering program that would allow students exposed to COVID-19 to stay in school
Naperville schools may have a way to keep kids in school, even if they've been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Naperville schools may have a way to keep kids in school, even if they've been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Rev. Jesse Jackson being released from rehab center on Wednesday after being treated for COVID
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is being discharged from a rehab center in Chicago Wednesday after being treated for COVID-19.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is being discharged from a rehab center in Chicago Wednesday after being treated for COVID-19.
Rev. Jesse Jackson being released from rehab center on Wednesday after being treated for COVID
Rev. Jackson was one of the first members of the public to be vaccinated in Chicago and his family said he remains a strong advocate of vaccination, washing hands, wearing masks and following COVID-19 recommendations.
Rev. Jackson was one of the first members of the public to be vaccinated in Chicago and his family said he remains a strong advocate of vaccination, washing hands, wearing masks and following COVID-19 recommendations.
Is Chicago turning the corner in the fight against the delta variant?
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine shares his takeaways from the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine shares his takeaways from the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Bicyclist recounts experience of being denied COVID-19 test at drive-thru site
Jeremy Glover joins Good Day Chicago to talk about being denied a COVID-19 test at a CVS pharmacy drive-thru site and sheds light on the importance of extending resources to those without cars.
Jeremy Glover joins Good Day Chicago to talk about being denied a COVID-19 test at a CVS pharmacy drive-thru site and sheds light on the importance of extending resources to those without cars.
Naperville considering 'test-to-stay' program that would allow students exposed to COVID-19 to stay in school
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Ken Burns says current times 'equal' to Civil War, Depression and WWII
Documentarian Ken Burns recently compared current issues to “three great crises” of the past in America: the Civil War, the Great Depression and WWII.
Documentarian Ken Burns recently compared current issues to “three great crises” of the past in America: the Civil War, the Great Depression and WWII.
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
48 states, 3 territories remain on Chicago's COVID-19 travel advisory
One state and one territory were removed from Chicago's Travel Advisory on Tuesday while another state and territory took their places on this list.
One state and one territory were removed from Chicago's Travel Advisory on Tuesday while another state and territory took their places on this list.
'Avoid co-infection with COVID-19 and flu': Health officials urge residents to get flu shot this year
"...we could see a more severe flu season along with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to get your flu shot,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
"...we could see a more severe flu season along with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to get your flu shot,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike of the Illinois Department of Public Health.