CDC: US blood donations show COVID-19 antibodies increased 4x after vaccine rollouts
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
Kidney issues linked to ‘long COVID-19,’ study finds
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
National shortage of nannies and babysitters
There is now a national shortage of nannies and babysitters.
There is now a national shortage of nannies and babysitters.
Tips on how to cope with another surge of COVID-19 cases
Dr. David Rakofsky shares tips on how to put yourself more at ease as the U.S. goes through another surge of COVID-19 cases.
Dr. David Rakofsky shares tips on how to put yourself more at ease as the U.S. goes through another surge of COVID-19 cases.
Can parents lose custody of children if they don't get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
COVID-19 makes for another unusual Labor Day weekend
Coronavirus is making for another unusual holiday weekend. While some people are hitting the road, others are flying. But health leaders are asking for some to stay home.
Coronavirus is making for another unusual holiday weekend. While some people are hitting the road, others are flying. But health leaders are asking for some to stay home.
CDC: US states with high vaccination rates protecting children from hospitalization
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Jacqueline Jackson returning home after weeks in hospital with COVID-19
Jacqueline Jackson is returning home after spending weeks in the hospital with COVID-19, the family announced Friday.
Jacqueline Jackson is returning home after spending weeks in the hospital with COVID-19, the family announced Friday.
Coronavirus making for another unusual Labor Day weekend
Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases around the country and warnings from city and state officials to stay put, many people are still getting out of town for Labor Day weekend.
Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases around the country and warnings from city and state officials to stay put, many people are still getting out of town for Labor Day weekend.
CTA requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID
Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the deadline would face discipline, the CTA said.
Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the deadline would face discipline, the CTA said.
Oscar De La Hoya hospitalized after contracting coronavirus
The 48-year-old boxer said he was fully vaccinated
The 48-year-old boxer said he was fully vaccinated
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, team President Jed Hoyer test positive for COVID despite being vaccinated
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and team President Jed Hoyer have tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday.
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and team President Jed Hoyer have tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday.
Illinois reports 30,319 new COVID-19 cases, 178 additional deaths this week
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 30,319 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 178 additional deaths since reporting last Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 30,319 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 178 additional deaths since reporting last Friday.
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Algonquin elementary school
A COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Algonquin is the first in McHenry County.
A COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Algonquin is the first in McHenry County.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Chicago target areas with low vaccination rates
As a national debate continues over whether vaccinated Americans need booster shots, the city of Chicago is trying to make it easy to get that first vaccination.
As a national debate continues over whether vaccinated Americans need booster shots, the city of Chicago is trying to make it easy to get that first vaccination.
Doctors call for 'immediate end' of Ivermectin as COVID treatment
There are renewed warnings from doctors against taking Ivermectin for COVID-19.
There are renewed warnings from doctors against taking Ivermectin for COVID-19.