Doctors warn about possible surge of flu cases
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Illinois, doctors are also warning about a possible surge of flu cases this year.
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Illinois, doctors are also warning about a possible surge of flu cases this year.
WHO calls for moratorium on booster shots
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the United States and others countries to put a full stop on booster shots as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for the United States and others countries to put a full stop on booster shots as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois.
'COVID hit me really hard', Boxer Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Every US state and territory now included on Chicago's COVID-19 travel advisory
Chicago health officials on Wednesday added Vermont to its COVID-19 travel advisory, which now includes every U.S. state and territory.
Chicago health officials on Wednesday added Vermont to its COVID-19 travel advisory, which now includes every U.S. state and territory.
Vaccination after COVID-19 infection gives 'hybrid' immunity to some, studies suggest
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
QAnon demands Chicago hospital treat supporter with Ivermectin
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
QAnon demands Chicago hospital treat supporter with Ivermectin
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
A Chicago hospital is taking some heat for not treating a COVID-19 patient with a controversial drug.
COVID-19 positivity rates dipping across Chicago, Cook County
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 in Chicago and beyond.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 in Chicago and beyond.
Chicago businesses' return to office plan put on hold over COVID concerns
This was the week many hoped Chicago's Loop would get some of its bustle back, with the expected return of office workers after Labor Day. However, many offices remain dark, as companies push that return to work date to later in the fall or even next year.
This was the week many hoped Chicago's Loop would get some of its bustle back, with the expected return of office workers after Labor Day. However, many offices remain dark, as companies push that return to work date to later in the fall or even next year.
Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
Chicago businesses cited for violating mask mandate as mu variant raises concern
The mu variant of COVID-19 has now been found in every state except Nebraska.
The mu variant of COVID-19 has now been found in every state except Nebraska.
Chicago businesses cited for not following mask rules over Labor Day
While many people were out enjoying the long holiday weekend, the city was out making sure that businesses were following COVID guidelines.
While many people were out enjoying the long holiday weekend, the city was out making sure that businesses were following COVID guidelines.
Brookfield Zoo animals begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines
"Vaccinating animals is not only important for their own health, but healthy animals help keep humans healthy too."
"Vaccinating animals is not only important for their own health, but healthy animals help keep humans healthy too."
Unvaccinated CPS students traveling out of state will be required to quarantine
Unvaccinated Chicago Public Schools students traveling out of state will be required to quarantine when they get back but CPS says they will not have access to remote learning.
Unvaccinated Chicago Public Schools students traveling out of state will be required to quarantine when they get back but CPS says they will not have access to remote learning.
Chicago CBP seizes fake COVID-19 vaccination cards with misspelled words
A stash of counterfeit COVID vaccination cards was seized by US customs agents at O’Hare Airport — and while they may look legit, they contain some errors that tipped off investigators.
A stash of counterfeit COVID vaccination cards was seized by US customs agents at O’Hare Airport — and while they may look legit, they contain some errors that tipped off investigators.
COVID-19 variant mu detected in 49 states
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
COVID-19 positivity rates across Chicago area on downward trend
Metrics across the Chicago area are showing signs that we are heading in the right direction in the battle against COVID-19.
Metrics across the Chicago area are showing signs that we are heading in the right direction in the battle against COVID-19.
Chicago ahead of surrounding suburbs in COVID-19 positivity rate
Metrics show Chicago and suburbs are trending in the right direction in the fight against COVID-19.
Metrics show Chicago and suburbs are trending in the right direction in the fight against COVID-19.
Man dies of COVID-19, family says Sugar Land hospital refused court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin
The family of a Richmond, Texas veteran, who died of COVID-19, say a Sugar Land hospital refused to give the 74-year-old a court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin.
The family of a Richmond, Texas veteran, who died of COVID-19, say a Sugar Land hospital refused to give the 74-year-old a court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin.