Budweiser gives free beer for COVID-19 vaccine, following Sam Adams, Krispy Kreme giveaways
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Half of US adults have now received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
Illinois reports 2,666 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,666 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 10 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Illinois offering special appointments for college and university students to get vaccinated
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Illinois is offering special COVID-19 vaccine appointments for college and university students. Click here for details.
Illinois reports 3,194 new COVID-19 cases, 23 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,194 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Ted Cruz says he is done with wearing a mask at the Capitol
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Chicago opening COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Loretto Hospital
The city of Chicago announced plans Friday to open a COVID-19 vaccination program at a hospital where vaccine shipments were paused after reports the hospital acted with favoritism in dispensing the treatment.
The city of Chicago announced plans Friday to open a COVID-19 vaccination program at a hospital where vaccine shipments were paused after reports the hospital acted with favoritism in dispensing the treatment.
All prison inmates will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine by mid-May, officials say
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
Study finds vaccines carry less risk of blood clots than the coronavirus itself
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about why the virus itself poses more of a blood clot risk than vaccines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about why the virus itself poses more of a blood clot risk than vaccines.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
10,000 COVID-19 vaccines will be available Friday
Cook County Health will release 10,000 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines Friday.
Cook County Health will release 10,000 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines Friday.
What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine card, and what to do if you lose it
Here are some answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccine cards, including what happens if it is lost or damaged.
Here are some answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccine cards, including what happens if it is lost or damaged.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo for a while longer after government health advisers declared Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the risk really is.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo for a while longer after government health advisers declared Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the risk really is.
'Its reputation will be permanently challenged': Trump slams 'pause' in use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Former President Donald Trump released a statement this week stating that the Biden Administration 'did a terrible disservice to people throughout the world' by allowing the FDA and CDC to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
Former President Donald Trump released a statement this week stating that the Biden Administration 'did a terrible disservice to people throughout the world' by allowing the FDA and CDC to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.
What you need to know about the suspension of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Oak Park organization working hard to get elderly, homebound seniors vaccinated
Diane Slezak, president and CEO of AgeOptions, talks about the work they're doing to help the elderly line up vaccination appointments.
Diane Slezak, president and CEO of AgeOptions, talks about the work they're doing to help the elderly line up vaccination appointments.