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.
US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
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.
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumes use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumed use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
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.
Cook County Health to welcome walk-ins at all mass vaccination sites starting Monday
Cook County Health will begin welcoming walk-ins at all of its mass vaccination sites beginning Monday, April 26.
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..."
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
Some Chicago suburbs see vaccine turnaround with increasing supply
A boost in COVID-19 vaccine supply in Lake County is helping more residents get vaccinated this week.
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?"
Activities you can safely do once fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
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.