Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Cook County releases COVID-19 guidelines for suburban schools
The Cook County Health Department has released its guidelines for suburban schools as the state continues to battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.
US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
VNA, Aurora partner to bring mobile vaccine clinic to neighborhoods
The city of Aurora is going the extra mile to bring COVID-19 vaccines to their community.
Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
Vaccinated California couple, ages 72 and 74, test positive for COVID-19
FOX 11's Phil Shuman caught up with an elderly vaccinated couple from the San Fernando Valley that caught the virus.
Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
University of Illinois to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The University of Illinois announced Wednesday the COVID-19 vaccine would be required for employees who plan to work on campus this fall.
Fake vaccinations cards could warrant up to 5 years in prison
It is a continuing scam in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: the sale and purchase of fake vaccination cards.
‘It’s too late’: Doctor says her COVID-19 patients beg for vaccines before death
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
FBI warns Illinois residents about dangers of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards
The FBI’s Chicago office is warning Illinois residents about the dangers involved in the illegal sale of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards and other coronavirus scams.
Lightfoot warns COVID restrictions could return if cases keep rising
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says we may not be done with COVID restrictions as cases surge.
Illinois reaches milestone with 50% of residents now fully vaccinated
Illinois reached another COVID-19 vaccination milestone this week.
Chicago Archdiocese schools to return to 'near-normal' this fall
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday that Catholic schools will be returning to near-normal, pre-pandemic operations for next school year.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Low vaccination rates in parts of Illinois to blame for rise in COVID-19 cases: officials
Coronavirus cases are climbing in Illinois with daily cases up 200% from two weeks ago.
American Airlines ships millions of COVID-19 vaccines from Chicago to Guatemala
Millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine are headed to Guatemala today, compliments of the U.S. government.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.