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.
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.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
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."
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
86 percent of singles say being unvaccinated is a deal breaker
A professional matchmaker breaks down a new survey that says singles prefer to date someone who is vaccinated.
A professional matchmaker breaks down a new survey that says singles prefer to date someone who is vaccinated.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 vaccine deadline extended for Illinois healthcare providers, educators and students
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. JB Pritzker has extended the deadline for healthcare workers, teachers and students in Illinois to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pop-up vaccine clinics in Chicago target areas with low vaccination rates
The city of Chicago is trying to make it easy for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The city of Chicago is trying to make it easy for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
United Center to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for all events
The United Center announced Thursday that it will require all event attendees to be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
The United Center announced Thursday that it will require all event attendees to be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Fully-vaccinated leukemia patient dies from COVID-19 after letting guard down
An Apollo Beach father living with leukemia died from COVID-19 last week despite being fully vaccinated, and his son said he hopes his dad’s situation motivates others with health conditions to rethink their risk.
An Apollo Beach father living with leukemia died from COVID-19 last week despite being fully vaccinated, and his son said he hopes his dad’s situation motivates others with health conditions to rethink their risk.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.