CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.

Chase for leftover vaccine doses aims to eliminate waste
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Dr. Craig M. Klugman, a professor at DePaul University, talks about the high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and why some people are getting vaccinated with leftover doses that might otherwise be wasted.

United Center vaccinations available only to Chicago residents

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said limiting the mass vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center to city residents is due to the federal government wanting to make sure people most in need are being vaccinated.

Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.

CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public

Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.

Aurora comes together to launch mass vaccination site
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Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin talks about setting up their mass vaccination site and tells residents what they need to know.

United Center to begin mass vaccinations this week

It is going to be a big, busy week at the United Center after work continued all weekend to get the mass vaccination site ready.

AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic

President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.

Illinois sets single-day vaccine record as Des Plaines mass vaccination site opens

A new mass vaccination site opened Friday morning in suburban Des Plaines as state health officials announced a new record for most COVID-19 vaccinations administered in a day.

Swelling after COVID-19 shots may cause cancer false alarms

Getting a mammogram or other cancer check soon after a COVID-19 vaccination? Be sure to tell the doctor about the shot to avoid false alarm over a temporary side effect.

New COVID-19 vaccine tracker allows you to keep tabs on state-by-state distribution
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Ed Haislmaier from The Heritage Foundation walks us through their new coronavirus vaccine map that allows viewers to see how different states are doing in administering their allotted vaccines.

Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.