COVID-19 positivity rates dipping across Chicago, Cook County
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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

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

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 not following mask rules over Labor Day
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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

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 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

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

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

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.

Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says

Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says

The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.

The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.

Brookfield man contracts COVID-19, hopes his story will save lives

Brookfield man contracts COVID-19, hopes his story will save lives

After nearly dying from COVID-19, a Brookfield father is suffering long-term, severe effects of the virus -- and hopes his story will save lives.

After nearly dying from COVID-19, a Brookfield father is suffering long-term, severe effects of the virus -- and hopes his story will save lives.

A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair

A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.