CDC endorses Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
Lawsuit aims to block vaccine mandate for Illinois schools
A lawsuit in Kane County hopes to block Governor JB Pritzker's executive order that school employees must be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.
A lawsuit in Kane County hopes to block Governor JB Pritzker's executive order that school employees must be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.
New Chicago campaign aims to boost vaccination rates
Mayor Lightfoot and other city leaders debuted a new public relations campaign called Protect Chicago 77.
Mayor Lightfoot and other city leaders debuted a new public relations campaign called Protect Chicago 77.
Chicago leaders aim for 77-percent vaccine rate before 2022
The goal of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative is to get at least 77 percent of all Chicago residents ages 12 and older started on their COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year.
The goal of the Protect Chicago 77 initiative is to get at least 77 percent of all Chicago residents ages 12 and older started on their COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year.
President Biden to visit Chicago to highlight importance of vaccine mandates for businesses
President Joe Biden is expected to visit Chicago next week.
President Joe Biden is expected to visit Chicago next week.
Lightfoot launches campaign to get 77% of Chicago residents vaccinated by end of year
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a new plan on Thursday to get more shots in arms in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a new plan on Thursday to get more shots in arms in Chicago.
Lightfoot unveils plan to get 77% of Chicago residents vaccinated by end of year
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a new plan on Thursday to get more shots in arms in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a new plan on Thursday to get more shots in arms in Chicago.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster: CDC panel continues discussions after FDA sign-off
A CDC panel continued to discuss specific recommendations on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster following the FDA’s sign-off for certain Americans.
A CDC panel continued to discuss specific recommendations on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster following the FDA’s sign-off for certain Americans.
Poll: Half of vaccinated Americans ‘extremely’ hesitant to spend holidays with unvaccinated family
A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.
A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.
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.
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.
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.
Biden doubles US global COVID-19 vaccine donation to 1B doses
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
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.
J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
US to allow more vaccinated travelers back into the country
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with DePaul University Professor Joe Schwieterman.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with DePaul University Professor Joe Schwieterman.
New COVID testing, vaccination rules take effect for CPS student-athletes Monday
According to district policy, student athletes must submit a copy of their COVID vaccination card to their school nurse to be eligible to play.
According to district policy, student athletes must submit a copy of their COVID vaccination card to their school nurse to be eligible to play.
US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11, plans to seek authorization soon
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.