Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
First suburban Cook County Omicron COVID-19 case detected Tuesday
The first known suburban Cook County case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected Tuesday, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
COVID-19 strategies resulted in ‘almost zero’ infections at summer camps, CDC says
The CDC analyzed more than 7,000 campers and staff members at nine overnight camps this summer and found only nine laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Chicago Park District requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated by December 15th
To sweeten the deal, the district is giving everyone who meets the mandate an extra day off.
Rush University Medical Center in Chicago says 99 percent of employees are vaccinated
Rush is now checking staff vaccination records to determine who is not vaccinated. “We want to make sure that someone is truly non-compliant before we take the next step,” the director of Employee Health said.
Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
COVID-19 variant R.1 is ‘something really to watch,' researcher says
R.1 is not a CDC variant of concern or interest
Researchers warn of more possible COVID-19 variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
Researchers warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta COVID-19 variant has quickly gripped the United States. FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Chicago Dr. Richard Novak.
