AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
2 US Navy members have died from COVID-19 in past week
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Breakthrough COVID cases: 169 fully vaccinated dead, 644 hospitalized in Illinois
More than 100 fully vaccinated people have died and 644 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 in breakthrough cases, Illinois health officials said.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
DePaul University requiring COVID vaccines for faculty and staff
DePaul University is requiring all faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago offers new vaccine incentives, expands in-home vaccinations amid nationwide uptick
$25 Visa gift cards will be offered to everyone who gets vaccinated at home.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Illinois adopts new CDC guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
Gary school district holds back-to-school registration fair
A back-to-school registration fair starts at the West Side Leadership Academy for parents to sign up their kids up, get haircuts, enjoy free music and uniform giveaways.
Lightfoot on return of mask mandates: 'everything's on the table'
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot continues to implore more people to get vaccinated. "We'll bring it to your house. We'll come to your place of business. Whatever it takes, we want people to get vaccinated," she said.
Illinois announces $100K 'All In for the Win' winners in Bolingbrook, Champaign County, Vernon Hills
Three names from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills were chosen Monday as the fourth $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
'Terrible idea': Some concerned Lollapalooza could be COVID super-spreader event
While many are excited about the big festival, others are worried about it becoming a super-spreader event.
Aurora takes to the streets to provide residents with vaccines
As the pace of vaccinations continues to slow, communities and health organizations are coming up with creative ways to put more shots in more arms.
Rush University Medical Center requiring staff to get vaccinated by October
Rush University Medical Center is mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff, contractors and volunteers by Oct. 1.
Over 50 US medical groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of health care workers
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.