Chicago-area school districts mull over requiring masks for students ahead of fall semester
School districts all over the state are making back-to-school health and safety policies for in-person learning.
School districts all over the state are making back-to-school health and safety policies for in-person learning.
ICU doctor says turning down COVID-19 vaccine is 'playing Russian roulette' with your life
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
Illinois college boards suggest schools require COVID vaccination
Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.
Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.
Illinois announces $100K 'All In for the Win' winners in Berwyn, Chicago and Joliet
Three names from Berwyn, Chicago and Joliet were chosen Monday as the second $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Three names from Berwyn, Chicago and Joliet were chosen Monday as the second $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
Just 1% in world's poorest countries have gotten first dose of vaccine
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
‘Long COVID-19’: Study finds more than 200 symptoms associated with virus
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.
A recent study published in the medical journal Lancet found more than 200 symptoms affecting 10 organ systems associated with the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated Americans putting pressure on hospitals
The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
Cook County's remaining mass vaccination sites to close next week
Cook County's three remaining COVID-19 mass vaccination sites will be closing next week.
Cook County's three remaining COVID-19 mass vaccination sites will be closing next week.
Remaining Cook County mass vaccination sites to close next week
Health officials say they will look for ways to reach communities where vaccination rates are low.
Health officials say they will look for ways to reach communities where vaccination rates are low.
Napa neighbors shocked to learn naturopath accused of offering fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
The case against Juli Mazi began with a tip from someone who claimed she provided his family with pellets to swallow, and claimed they contained tiny amounts of COVID-19, enough to trigger an antibody response.
The case against Juli Mazi began with a tip from someone who claimed she provided his family with pellets to swallow, and claimed they contained tiny amounts of COVID-19, enough to trigger an antibody response.
CTU aims for 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding that 80-percent of eligible students are vaccinated before in-person classes resume in the fall.
The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding that 80-percent of eligible students are vaccinated before in-person classes resume in the fall.
US seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, many in younger kids
Some states are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
Some states are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
California woman first to face federal charges over fake COVID immunizations, vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
Indiana University students file lawsuit against vaccination requirement
Eight students at Indiana University are suing the school for requiring students to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Eight students at Indiana University are suing the school for requiring students to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
UChicago Medicine requiring COVID-19 vaccine for workers
The University of Chicago Medicine announced Tuesday that it is requiring its workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The University of Chicago Medicine announced Tuesday that it is requiring its workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
North Central College will not require COVID-19 vaccine for fall semester
North Central College will not require vaccines for students who plan to attend in-person classes starting this fall.
North Central College will not require vaccines for students who plan to attend in-person classes starting this fall.
FDA adds warning about rare reaction to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not entirely clear the shot caused the problem.
U.S. regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it’s not entirely clear the shot caused the problem.
Illinois announces 3 $100K 'All In for the Win' winners in Quincy, Springfield and Chicago
Three names from Quincy, Springfield and Chicago were chosen Monday as the $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Three names from Quincy, Springfield and Chicago were chosen Monday as the $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.