Chicago hospital admits to improperly vaccinating Trump Tower workers
An official of a hospital on Chicago’s West Side that largely serves Black and Latino people admitted Tuesday that members of his staff improperly vaccinated Trump Tower workers.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Detroit officials: Nurse caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from TCF Center
Detroit officials said a nurse was caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from the TCF Center after another employee reported her.
Swollen lymph nodes can be side effect of COVID-19 vaccine and confused for cancer, doctors say
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
EU medicines regulator says 'no indication' AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are cause of reported blood clots
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
Illinois reports 1,484 new cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports
At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
Greece reopening to vaccinated, COVID-negative travelers in May
Greece is preparing to welcome tourists again -- as long as they have antibodies, have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus.
4 more Chicago ZIP codes can now schedule vaccine appointments at United Center
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the United Center vaccine site has expanded to an additional four ZIP codes on Chicago's South and West Sides.
Anti-COVID-19 vaccine accounts thrive on social media, despite platform rules
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.
West Side COVID-19 vaccine sites open appointments to all adult Austin residents
All residents of the Austin neighborhood 18 years and over can now sign up for coronavirus vaccine appointments as part of an initiative to inoculate over a thousand people weekly.
Kansas hospital trashes hundreds of coronavirus vaccine doses due to mistake
A hospital was forced to throw away nearly 600 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week due to a "process error."
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Study finds Pfizer vaccine blocks 94% of asymptomatic infections
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.