Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.

Arlington Heights mass vaccination site accepting appointments

The Arlington Heights Park District will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination site this week for all residents 16 and over.

CDC expected to relax guidance on wearing masks outdoors

President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.

COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill

While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.

Cook County mass vaccination sites accepting walk-ins starting today

All six Cook County mass vaccination sites are allowing walk-ins starting Monday as the state ramps up its distribution efforts.

Illinois reports 2,035 new COVID-19 cases, 24 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,035 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.

Illinois reports 2,907 new COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.

Illinois to resume use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The Illinois Department of Public Health will resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following the announcement by the FDA and CDC that they have lifted the previously recommended pause on the J&J vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns

Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.

CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents

An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.

Congressman Bobby Rush tells vaccine skeptics 'stop playing Russian roulette' with lives

"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."

Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death

A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.

Wisconsin senator questions need for vaccinations during radio interview

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"

After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.